1999 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Insight would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1015 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Insight | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
