2012 Honda Fit vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2012 Honda Fit 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 98 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit.
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 Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit.
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2012 Honda Fit | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Fit | Insight |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1524 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |