1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2011 Fiat Siena 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Siena weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
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, 2011 Fiat Siena (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2011 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Prelude | Siena |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
