1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Toyota Supra 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Supra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 637 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.
Because 1991 Toyota Supra 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 1991 Toyota Supra. 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, 1991 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Supra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
