1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1978 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 1974 Peugeot 504 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 1974 Peugeot 504. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Prelude | 504 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
