2010 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Insight would be higher. Both 2010 Honda Insight and 2011 Honda Insight are equipped with a 1,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 98 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 4 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight.
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, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Insight | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Insight |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
