1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 365 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Toyota Crown (146 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
