1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 32 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Panda weights approximately 154 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 2011 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2011 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Prelude | Panda |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 30 L |
