1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1978 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1978 Land Rover Serie III and 1978 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 480 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III 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, 1978 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1978 Honda Prelude has automatic transmission and 1978 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Prelude will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Land Rover Serie III | 1978 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Land Rover | Honda |
| Model | Serie III | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2330 mm |
