2012 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2012 Honda Insight and 2012 Honda Pilot 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 Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 750 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 Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Insight | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Insight | Pilot |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |