2002 Fiat Palio vs. 1978 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2002 Fiat Palio is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Palio weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Palio | 1978 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Palio | Prelude |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |