2013 Honda CR-Z vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2013 Honda CR-Z and 2013 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-Z (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-Z should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 54 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-Z.
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, 2013 Honda CR-Z (174 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda CR-Z | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | CR-Z | Insight |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4 : 1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1196 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2435 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.3 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
