2005 Honda Insight vs. 2008 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 257 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight.
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, 2008 Toyota Sprinter (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Insight | 2008 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1097 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |