2010 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Brilliance BS6
To start off, 2012 Brilliance BS6 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Brilliance BS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Brilliance BS6 (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Brilliance BS6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 208 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.
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, 2012 Brilliance BS6 (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Brilliance BS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Insight | 2012 Brilliance BS6 | |
Make | Honda | Brilliance |
Model | Insight | BS6 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 74 L |