2009 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Nissan Versa
To start off, both 2009 Honda Insight and 2009 Nissan Versa were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Versa (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Versa weights approximately 166 kg more than 2009 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 Nissan Versa (151 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Insight | 2009 Nissan Versa | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Insight | Versa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |