1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 235 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.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Carina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2590 mm |