1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1973 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Peugeot 304. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Peugeot 304 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Peugeot 304 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
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, 1979 Honda Prelude (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1973 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Prelude | 304 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
