1968 Fiat 125 vs. 2009 Honda Insight
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 316 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125.
Because 1968 Fiat 125 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 1968 Fiat 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1968 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 125 | 2009 Honda Insight | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 125 | Insight |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1276 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |