1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 14 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 38 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (51 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 20 kg more than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D. (89 Nm). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Prelude | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
