2000 Honda Insight vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2000 Honda Insight and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (104 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 320 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (125 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 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 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Insight | 146 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
