1956 Fiat 1400 vs. 1991 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1991 Honda Prelude is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Prelude (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1991 Honda Prelude.
Because 1956 Fiat 1400 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 1956 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Honda Prelude, 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, 1991 Honda Prelude (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1400 | 1991 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 1400 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |