1990 Fiat 126 vs. 1990 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1990 Fiat 126 and 1990 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 460 kg more than 1990 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Fiat 126 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 1990 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat 126 | 1990 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 126 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2580 mm |
