2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 435 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 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Insight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 40 L |
