2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fiesta (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2010 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Insight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
