2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 675 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Mountaineer | Insight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 40 L |
