2009 Honda Insight vs. 1995 Rover 214
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 214. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 214 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Rover 214 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rover 214 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 214 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 244 kg more than 1995 Rover 214.
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, 1995 Rover 214 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 214 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 1995 Rover 214 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Insight | 214 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
