Alfa Romeo GTV engine produces 11 HP more power than Honda Prelude, but torque is 10 NM less than Honda Prelude.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
8.6
Alfa Romeo GTV consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Prelude, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo GTV could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
Alfa Romeo GTV gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Prelude engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
4 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 145, Alfa Romeo Spider
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Alfa Romeo GTV engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.28 m
4.44 m
Width:
1.78 m
1.76 m
Height:
1.32 m
1.29 m
Alfa Romeo GTV is 16 cm shorter than the Honda Prelude, 2 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo GTV is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
110 litres
no data
Turning diameter:
11.2 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo GTV is 0.2 metres more than that of the Honda Prelude.