1976 Honda Civic vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Prelude weights approximately 420 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Honda Civic | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Prelude |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |