1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is newer by 9 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon weights approximately 160 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1987 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prelude | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2640 mm |
