1975 Fiat 500 vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 994 cc, 2000 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Insight weights approximately 330 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Honda Insight (123 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 2000 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 500 | 2000 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
