2012 Honda Insight vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Previa (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 279 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.
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, 2005 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Previa |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
