2000 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 716 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tacoma (248 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Insight | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 248 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3240 mm |