2005 Honda Z vs. 2001 Honda Insight
To start off, 2005 Honda Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Insight would be higher. At 995 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Z weights approximately 114 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight.
Because 2005 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Z 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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Z | 2001 Honda Insight | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Z | Insight |
Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |