2006 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2012 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Insight would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2012 Nissan Frontier 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier 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, 2012 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2012 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
