1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
