2004 Honda Insight vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 8 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 1157 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 2012 BMW 740 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 2012 BMW 740. 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Insight | 740 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 82 L |
