2012 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2012 Honda Insight and 2012 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 306 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 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 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, 2012 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Insight | 2012 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
