2004 Honda Insight vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Insight would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 257 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
