2000 Honda Insight vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 200 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.
Because 1979 Lancia Beta 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 1979 Lancia Beta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1979 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 1979 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1979 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 | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Insight | Beta |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 171 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2360 mm |