2011 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 404 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Accord |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1241 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
