2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Honda Insight | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 156 | Insight |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |