1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Prelude weights approximately 438 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Fiat 500 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 1963 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 61 L |
