2009 Honda Insight vs. 2008 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lancia Musa (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 46 kg more than 2008 Lancia Musa.
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, 2008 Lancia Musa (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 2008 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Insight | Musa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 47 L |
