1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2001 Honda Insight
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Insight weights approximately 206 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2001 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | Insight |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
