2004 Fiat Barchetta vs. 2001 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2004 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Honda Prelude (212 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (162 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Barchetta | 2001 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Barchetta | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 73 L |
