2005 Honda Insight vs. 2008 Tata Nano
To start off, 2008 Tata Nano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Insight would be higher. At 995 cc (3 cylinders), 2005 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Insight weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Tata Nano 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 2008 Tata Nano. 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, 2005 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 2008 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Insight | Nano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
