1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 1968 Pontiac GTO 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 1968 Pontiac GTO. 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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Prelude | GTO |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |
