2012 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2012 Honda Civic 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 12 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 Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Civic | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Insight |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 1246 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
