2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,742 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 105 kg more than 2012 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, 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Giulietta | Insight |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1742 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1798 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1465 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
