1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 477 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2004 Honda Insight | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Spider | Insight |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |