2007 Ford Edge vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Edge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Edge would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Ford Edge (340 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Edge | Insight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
