1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1983 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1983 Lancia Beta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Prelude weights approximately 51 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta.
Because 1983 Lancia Beta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Lancia Beta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 1983 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Prelude | Beta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
