1978 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 26 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 8 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Ignis. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 2004 Suzuki Ignis 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, 2004 Suzuki Ignis 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, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Ignis. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 2004 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Prelude | Ignis |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2370 mm |
