2000 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 10 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1097 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1937 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |
