2001 Honda Insight vs. 1984 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Beta (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Beta weights approximately 190 kg more than 2001 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, 1984 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 1984 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Insight | Beta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
