1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Honda Prelude (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Prelude | 166 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2257 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
