1978 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 350 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
