Honda Prelude (1983 – 1987) vs Alfa Romeo Spider (1983 – 1990): specs compared
The Honda Prelude is the more powerful of the two, with up to 137 hp against 128 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 9.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 975 kg against 1,040 kg. At 4,300 mm, the Honda Prelude is 51 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Spider.
| Specification |
Honda
Prelude
1983 – 1987
|
Alfa Romeo
Spider
1983 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1987 | 1983 – 1990 |
| Body style | — | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 137 hp | 128 hp |
| Torque | 152 – 170 Nm | 178 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 9.5 s | 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 205 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 8.6 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,249 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,288 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,248 mm |
| Curb weight | 975 – 1,022 kg | 1,040 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.