1971 Fiat 125 vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 125 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 1971 Fiat 125 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 Fiat 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 125 | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | 125 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |