1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Prelude | 33 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1349 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2480 mm |