2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1983 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Palio II | 1983 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Palio II | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
