1975 Avanti Avanti vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 334 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Avanti Avanti 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 1975 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1975 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1975 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Avanti Avanti | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Avanti | Honda |
| Model | Avanti | Insight |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
