2004 Honda Insight vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 9 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 707 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 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Insight | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Insight | Fusion |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4869 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2121 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |