2011 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 245 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500.
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, 2013 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat 500 | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
