2005 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 665 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 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Insight | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Insight | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 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 | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |