2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2006 BMW 330 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 2006 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2006 Honda Insight | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | Insight |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |