2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2002 Honda Insight
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 440 kg more than 2002 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, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2002 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Grande Punto | Insight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1280 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
