1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2001 Honda Prelude is newer by 33 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, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 490 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2001 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| 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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 73 L |
