1972 Austin 1800 vs. 1988 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1988 Honda Prelude is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 1800 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin 1800 | 1988 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | 1800 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
