1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 329 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (206 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | Giulia | Prelude |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1319 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |