2004 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 5 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Prius (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 477 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 Honda Insight (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (82 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Prius |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
