2000 Ford Escape vs. 2001 Honda Insight
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escape would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 624 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape 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, 2000 Ford Escape (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Escape | 2001 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Insight |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |