1991 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2012 Lancia Musa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Prelude (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Musa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Musa weights approximately 168 kg more than 1991 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, 2012 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Prelude. (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Prelude. 2012 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 1991 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1991 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Prelude | 2012 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Prelude | Musa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
