2009 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2011 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 227 kg more than 2011 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2011 Toyota Yaris (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 2011 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1689 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
