2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (541 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 589 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.
Because 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 2011 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Insight |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 691 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |