2005 Honda Insight vs. 1996 Tata E220
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Tata E220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Tata E220 would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Tata E220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Tata E220 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Tata E220 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Tata E220 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Tata E220 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 1996 Tata E220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1996 Tata E220 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Tata E220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 1996 Tata E220 | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Insight | E220 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
