2001 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Insight would be higher. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1434 kg more than 2001 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 2001 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 (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 4477 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 2280 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
