1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2012 Lancia Musa 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. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Prelude (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Musa weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 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, 2012 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 2012 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Prelude | Musa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
