1979 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1996 Honda Prelude is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Prelude weights approximately 270 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. 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, 1996 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1996 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Accord | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
