2011 Honda Insight vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 68 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Insight | 75 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
