1990 Fiat Vivace vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Insight weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Fiat Vivace. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Vivace. (103 Nm). This means 2000 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Vivace. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Vivace has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Vivace 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:
| 1990 Fiat Vivace | 2000 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Vivace | Insight |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
