2005 Acura RSX vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RSX would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RSX (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 28 kg more than 2005 Acura RSX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Acura RSX (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura RSX | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | RSX | Insight |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |