1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 1955 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2540 mm |