1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1969 Seat 1430
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 1430 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 19 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Seat 1430 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 1969 Seat 1430 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 1969 Seat 1430. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 1969 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Prelude | 1430 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1436 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2430 mm |