Dont forget ground clearance, weight distribution and driving technology like abs, trac, skid control too. I like my honda insight due to its skid, trac and skid control, however there is a limit. I like my sidekick ca you can go anywhere, but you need to be an active driver working the brakes, gas, steering, gear selection, etc.
For example if the honda gets sideways into a curb, Im going to bounce off the curb. If Im in the sidekick I can gun it and drive over the curb to the shoulder, another parking lot, etc.
With the sidekick I can purposely drive off the road to the shoulder and regain my grip. The honda I try to stay on the road as once it hits the shoulder its likely going into the ditch and need a tow.
