1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1973 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 25 kg more than 1973 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1973 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2340 mm |
