2011 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2011 Honda Insight and 2011 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Elantra (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight.
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 Hyundai Elantra (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2011 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Insight | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |
