1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1999 Honda Insight
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 54 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1999 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Alfasud | Insight |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
