1997 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1997 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 279 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (206 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
Model | 155 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1319 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |