1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2740 mm |