2006 Honda Insight vs. 2003 Proton 400
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Proton 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Proton 400 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Proton 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Proton 400 (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Proton 400 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, 2003 Proton 400 (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Proton 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2003 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Insight | 400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
