1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 1500 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 30 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 1970 Triumph 1500 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 1970 Triumph 1500. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Prelude | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
