2009 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 44 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (198 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Insight | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 59 L |
