1970 Fiat 130 vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 130 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Because 1970 Fiat 130 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 1970 Fiat 130. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1970 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 2257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
