1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 49 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 1959 Vauxhall Victor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Prelude | Victor |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
