2005 Fiat Punto vs. 2001 Honda Insight
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Punto (84 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Punto weights approximately 304 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, 2005 Fiat Punto (195 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Punto | 2001 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Insight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
