2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 152 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Honda Insight | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Insight |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 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 | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |