2010 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2010 Honda Insight and 2010 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 271 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 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 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Insight | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Insight | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
