2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 132 kg more than 1987 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, 2003 Fiat Palio (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |
