1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 6 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 1984 Toyota Model F 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 1984 Toyota Model F. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Model F |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2240 mm |