1978 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Proton Saloon
To start off, 1999 Proton Saloon is newer by 21 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 7 more horse power than 1999 Proton Saloon. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1999 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Proton Saloon weights approximately 30 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Proton Saloon. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 1999 Proton Saloon | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Prelude | Saloon |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2390 mm |