1999 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (236 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1605 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 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 434 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |