1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1991 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1991 Honda Prelude is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 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 40 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Prelude weights approximately 540 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Abarth 850 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 1959 Abarth 850. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1991 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | 850 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
