2011 Honda CR-Z vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-Z 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. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda CR-Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda CR-Z (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Insight weights approximately 33 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-Z.
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, 2011 Honda CR-Z (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda CR-Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-Z | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | CR-Z | Insight |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
