2012 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2012 Honda Insight and 2012 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (280 HP) has 182 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1535 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 2012 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (399 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Insight | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Insight | Patrol |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 399 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3075 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 98 L |