1995 Fiat Brava vs. 1999 Honda Insight
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Brava (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Fiat Brava weights approximately 204 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Brava | 1999 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Brava | Insight |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
