2005 Honda Insight vs. 1996 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Parati. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Parati would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Parati is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Parati (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Parati should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Parati weights approximately 135 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.
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, 1996 Volkswagen Parati (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Parati will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 1996 Volkswagen Parati | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Insight | Parati |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
