2009 Honda Insight vs. 1996 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Insight (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Almera. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 226 kg more than 1996 Nissan Almera. 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 Insight (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Almera. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 1996 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Almera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
