1978 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Ritmo (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Honda Insight (123 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. (118 Nm). This means 2000 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Ritmo. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat Ritmo has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat Ritmo 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:
| 1978 Fiat Ritmo | 2000 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ritmo | Insight |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
