2005 Honda Insight vs. 2007 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2007 Nissan Armada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Insight would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (318 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight. 2007 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 2007 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3140 mm |
