1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1979 Subaru DL
To start off, 1979 Subaru DL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude 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 22 more horse power than 1979 Subaru DL. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru DL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Subaru DL weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru DL. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru DL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1979 Subaru DL | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Prelude | DL |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2470 mm |
