1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 1973 Toyota Corona 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 1973 Toyota Corona. 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Corona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |
