2011 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2011 Honda Insight and 2011 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 18 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2011 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
