2012 Honda Insight vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Insight would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1058 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 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Insight | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Insight | Tundra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 2304 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 5329 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.7 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |