2007 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,693 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Tacoma | 2013 Honda Insight | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Tacoma | Insight |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4377 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |