1981 Fiat Argenta vs. 1999 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1999 Honda Prelude is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Argenta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Argenta would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Prelude (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Argenta | 1999 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Argenta | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |
