1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Because 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Alfetta | Insight |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
