1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1981 BMW M1
To start off, 1981 BMW M1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW M1 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 1981 BMW M1 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 1981 BMW M1. 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.
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1979 Honda Prelude | 1981 BMW M1 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Prelude | M1 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 273 HP |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2570 mm |