1978 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 33 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1147 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Prelude | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Sienna |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2037 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1796 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |