2006 Honda Insight vs. 2000 Hyundai Neos
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Neos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Neos would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Neos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Hyundai Neos (247 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Neos should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2000 Hyundai Neos 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 2000 Hyundai Neos. 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, 2000 Hyundai Neos (260 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Neos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2000 Hyundai Neos | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Insight | Neos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
