2005 Fiat Ulysse vs. 1999 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2005 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Prelude would be higher. Both 2005 Fiat Ulysse and 1999 Honda Prelude are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Prelude (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 545 kg more than 1999 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, 2005 Fiat Ulysse (271 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Ulysse | 1999 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ulysse | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2590 mm |
