1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1991 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1991 Lancia Dedra is newer by 12 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 256 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 127 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1991 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Prelude | Dedra |
Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 67.5 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
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 | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |