1978 Honda Prelude vs. 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy
To start off, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy is newer by 25 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy (133 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy.
Because 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy (178 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy | |
Make | Honda | Pininfarina |
Model | Prelude | Enjoy |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1080 mm |