1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2001 Honda Insight
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Insight weights approximately 144 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 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 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 2001 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Insight |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
