1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1971 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 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 Honda Insight | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Insight |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 167 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4377 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |