2004 Honda Insight vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2004 Honda Insight and 2004 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Yaris (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 267 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Insight | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |