1990 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 96 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | Insight |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
