2000 Honda Insight vs. 1995 Lamborghini Cala
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lamborghini Cala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lamborghini Cala would be higher. At 3,900 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini Cala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Cala (400 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Cala should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini Cala weights approximately 450 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 1995 Lamborghini Cala 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 1995 Lamborghini Cala. 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, 1995 Lamborghini Cala (316 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1995 Lamborghini Cala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 1995 Lamborghini Cala has manual transmission. 1995 Lamborghini Cala 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 | 1995 Lamborghini Cala | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | Insight | Cala |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 316 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 | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
