2004 Fiat Doblo vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Doblo and 2004 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Doblo (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 427 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, 2004 Fiat Doblo (203 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Doblo | 2004 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Doblo | Insight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 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 | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
