1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 1,712 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 158 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2011 Honda Insight | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 33 | Insight |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |