1958 Abarth 600 vs. 1983 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1983 Honda Prelude is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Prelude weights approximately 390 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Abarth 600 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 1958 Abarth 600. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 1983 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2570 mm |
