2011 Dodge Nitro vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 586 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Nitro | Insight |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1832 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1791 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |
