2011 Honda Insight vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 44 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1241 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
