1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1993 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Prelude weights approximately 95 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea. 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, 1993 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 1993 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Marea | Prelude |
Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |