2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Punto weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 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 Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
