2004 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Insight would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 947 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Porsche Panamera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Insight | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
