2011 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Insight would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 559 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 2012 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2012 Acura TL | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Insight | TL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1241 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
