2002 Honda Insight vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Insight would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 515 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Insight | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Highlander |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |