2005 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2005 Honda Insight and 2005 Renault Modus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Modus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Modus (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Modus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Modus weights approximately 490 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, 2005 Renault Modus (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Modus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Insight | 2005 Renault Modus | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Insight | Modus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |