2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (198 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 808 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Insight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
