2006 Honda Insight vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Insight | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 96 L |
