2013 Honda Fit vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2013 Honda Fit 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 Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Fit (115 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 134 kg more than 2013 Honda Fit.
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 Insight (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Fit.
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2013 Honda Fit | 2013 Honda Insight | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Fit | 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 | 115 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 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 | 5-speed manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4377 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1695 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1525 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.7 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |