1978 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2002 Jeep Liberty is newer by 24 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 845 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.
Because 2002 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm). This means 2002 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 2002 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Prelude | Liberty |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2660 mm |