Honda Insight (1999 – 2006) vs Dacia SuperNova (1999 – 2003): specs compared
The Dacia SuperNova is the more powerful of the two, with up to 75 hp against 69 hp. The Honda Insight is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.0 s against 14.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 162 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.4 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 820 kg against 950 kg. At 4,031 mm, the Dacia SuperNova is 86 mm longer than the Honda Insight.
| Specification |
Honda
Insight
1999 – 2006
|
Dacia
SuperNova
1999 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Romania |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2006 | 1999 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 hp | 75 hp |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 114 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 s | 14.3 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 162 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.4 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,945 mm | 4,031 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,474 mm |
| Curb weight | 820 kg | 950 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.