1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 707 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Fiat 500 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 1973 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2550 mm |
