2004 Honda Insight vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 761 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 2013 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Insight | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |