2005 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT is newer by 5 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi TT (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi TT weights approximately 660 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 2010 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT 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, 2010 Audi TT (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 2010 Audi TT | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Insight | TT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4178 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2469 mm |
