2006 Honda Insight vs. 1999 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 1999 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Rasheen 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, 1999 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight. 1999 Nissan Rasheen has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 1999 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
