2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1458 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Defender | Insight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
