2005 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu YRV (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 244 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu YRV.
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, 2005 Daihatsu YRV (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu YRV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu YRV | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | YRV | Insight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
