1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 1997 Suzuki Swift is newer by 19 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 37 more horse power than 1997 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1997 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 150 kg more than 1997 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 1997 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Prelude | Swift |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2270 mm |
