1999 Honda Insight vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 8 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 234 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, 1999 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Insight | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
