1999 Honda Insight vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,366 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo weights approximately 315 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Insight | 2012 Alfa Romeo MiTo | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Insight | MiTo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
