2006 Honda Insight vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
