1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2009 Honda Insight

To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 276 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.

Because 1969 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 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2009 Honda Insight
Make Alfa Romeo Honda
Model Giulia Insight
Year Released 1969 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 95 HP 87 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 121 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.8:1
Top Speed 165 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 1000 kg 1276 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 40 L


 

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