1972 Fiat 130 vs. 2001 Honda Insight
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 754 kg more than 2001 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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 2001 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 995 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 | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
