2001 Honda Insight vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2006 Toyota Aygo is newer by 5 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Aygo weights approximately 18 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight.
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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
