1973 Fiat 128 vs. 1988 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1988 Honda Prelude is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Prelude weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda Prelude (184 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 128 | 1988 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 128 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2580 mm |
