1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1988 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1988 Honda Prelude is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (112 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Prelude weights approximately 115 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat 1500 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 Fiat 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1988 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 1500 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 112 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 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 | 990 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |
