2011 Honda Element vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2011 Honda Element 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Element weights approximately 357 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.
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 Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Element | 2011 Honda Insight | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Element | Insight |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 1237 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |