2003 Honda Insight vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,986 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 872 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Honda Insight 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Honda Toyota
Model Insight Condor
Year Released 2003 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 995 cc 2986 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 67 HP 0 HP
Torque 123 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline / Electric Hybrid Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1712 kg
Vehicle Length 3950 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2660 mm


 

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