2005 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2009 Jeep Patriot is newer by 4 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Patriot (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 1020 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 2009 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Jeep Patriot (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 2009 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Insight | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
