2011 Honda Insight vs. 2000 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot 607. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot 607 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 173 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.
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, 2000 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2000 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Insight | 607 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
