1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 320 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GTV | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
