1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 17 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Honda Prelude (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | GTV | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
