2003 Fiat Punto vs. 1996 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2003 Fiat Punto is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Prelude weights approximately 270 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. 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, 2003 Fiat Punto (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 1996 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Punto | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
