1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1989 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1989 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 11 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 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Golf (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 100 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1989 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Volkswagen Golf (252 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 1989 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Prelude | Golf |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2480 mm |