1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1999 Honda Insight
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight.
Because 1953 Fiat 1400 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 1953 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1953 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1953 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1999 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1400 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
