1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1995 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1995 Honda Prelude is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Prelude weights approximately 646 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Abarth 750 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 1960 Abarth 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1995 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Abarth | Honda |
Model | 750 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |