2001 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 146 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |
