2004 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Insight would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 221 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Insight | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Insight | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
