2003 Fiat Idea vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Idea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Idea would be higher. At 1,247 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Insight (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Idea.
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 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Idea | 2006 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Idea | Insight |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 4.5 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.2 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
