2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2010 Honda Insight

To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda CR-V 2010 Honda Insight
Make Honda Honda
Model CR-V Insight
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2352 cc 1300 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 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 Weight 1452 kg 1237 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4376 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.8 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 40 L