1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1999 Honda Insight
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Insight weights approximately 210 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Abarth 1300 (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1999 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 1300 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2410 mm |
