2000 Honda Insight vs. 1978 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Beta weights approximately 198 kg more than 2000 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, 1978 Lancia Beta (134 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1978 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1978 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1978 Lancia Beta 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:
| 2000 Honda Insight | 1978 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Insight | Beta |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
