2012 Toyota Tundra vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 80 kg more than 2013 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Tundra | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Tundra | Insight |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
