1973 BMW Touring vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2330 mm |
