2012 Honda Insight vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 729 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 BMW 730 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Insight | 2011 BMW 730 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Insight | 730 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 82 L |