1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Prelude weights approximately 62 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356.
Because 1956 Porsche 356 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 1956 Porsche 356. 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 (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | 356 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
