2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Honda Insight | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Tahoe | Insight |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |