2006 Honda Insight vs. 2002 Tata Safari
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Tata Safari (136 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2002 Tata Safari 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, 2002 Tata Safari 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, 2002 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2002 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Insight | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
