1999 Honda Insight vs. 1999 Toyota Vitz
To start off, both 1999 Honda Insight and 1999 Toyota Vitz were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Vitz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Vitz (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Vitz should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Vitz weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Vitz is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Vitz 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, 1999 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Vitz. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Vitz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Insight | 1999 Toyota Vitz | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Vitz |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
