2006 Honda Insight vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Insight | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Insight | 146 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 3.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |