1998 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2009 Fiat Siena is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Prelude weights approximately 150 kg more than 2009 Fiat Siena.
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, 1998 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Prelude | 2009 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Prelude | Siena |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 20.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2380 mm |