1957 Fiat 1400 vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 1957 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 1957 Fiat 1400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1400 | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1400 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
