1983 Honda Prelude vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1983 Honda Prelude is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Because 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 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 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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 Honda Prelude (155 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1983 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Prelude | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Prelude | 1900 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |