2006 Honda Insight vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2006 Honda Insight and 2006 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (245 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight. 2006 Honda Accord 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. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Honda Insight | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Insight | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |