2005 Suzuki XL7 vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki XL7 would be higher. At 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 394 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (250 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki XL7 | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model | XL7 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
