2005 Morgan 4 vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan 4 (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 267 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4.
Because 2005 Morgan 4 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 2005 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 4 | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Morgan | Honda |
| Model | 4 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
