2005 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 224 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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, 2005 Toyota RAV4 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota RAV4 | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | RAV4 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |
