1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 622 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1965 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 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulia | Insight |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
