1995 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 65 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.
Because 1995 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota RAV4 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, 1995 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota RAV4 | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | RAV4 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2550 mm |
