2006 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Renault Logan
To start off, 2012 Renault Logan 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Logan (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Logan 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, 2012 Renault Logan (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 2012 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Insight | Logan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
