1978 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 34 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 1278 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Prelude | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Prelude | Enclave |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
