1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Prelude weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Alfasud | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
