2011 Honda Insight vs. 2011 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2011 Honda Insight and 2011 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Insight weights approximately 177 kg more than 2011 Fiat 500. 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 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Insight | 2011 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Insight | 500 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
