1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 40 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Spider | Prelude |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |