2010 Honda Insight vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 2 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. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 568 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Insight | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Insight | 335 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
