1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1980 Lada 1200
To start off, 1980 Lada 1200 is newer by 2 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 30 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada 1200 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 1980 Lada 1200 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 1980 Lada 1200. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 1980 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Honda | Lada |
Model | Prelude | 1200 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 39 L |