1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2012 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Prelude would be higher. Both 1999 Honda Prelude and 2012 Fiat Ulysse are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Ulysse (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 410 kg more than 1999 Honda Prelude. 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, 2012 Fiat Ulysse (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 2012 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Prelude | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
