2012 Honda Insight vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (364 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1413 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.
Because 2011 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra 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, 2011 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Honda | GMC |
| Model | Insight | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 364 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 129 L |
