2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 412 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2004 Honda Insight | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Insight |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |