2007 Nissan Versa 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 Nissan Versa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Versa would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Versa 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 Nissan Versa (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Versa | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Versa | Insight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
