2011 BMW M3 vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2011 BMW M3 and 2011 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW M3 weights approximately 418 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW M3 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 2011 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW M3 | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M3 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4615 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1424 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
