1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1998 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1998 Marcos Mantara is newer by 20 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 1998 Marcos Mantara | |
Make | Honda | Marcos |
Model | Prelude | Mantara |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1090 mm |