2011 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1430 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 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Insight | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 117 L |
