1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 22 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 1,777 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 212 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 | Insight |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
