2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 3 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Corolla | Insight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
