2003 Honda Inspire vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, both 2003 Honda Inspire and 2003 Toyota Echo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Echo. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Inspire weights approximately 530 kg more than 2003 Toyota Echo. 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, 2003 Honda Inspire (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Echo. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Echo. 2003 Honda Inspire has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Echo has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Echo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Inspire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Honda Inspire | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Inspire | Echo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |