1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 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) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Riley 4 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 1966 Riley 4 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 1966 Riley 4. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1966 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Prelude | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
