2012 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and 2012 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 513 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord Crosstour | Insight |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1763 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |