2011 Honda Insight vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2011 Honda Insight and 2011 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 248 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.
Because 2011 BMW Z4 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 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 BMW Z4 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Insight | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
