1992 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1992 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 33. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 250 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | 33 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
