2009 Honda Insight vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche Carrera GT would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight.
Because 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Porsche Carrera GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Insight | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
