1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Honda Civic is newer by 13 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Civic weights approximately 190 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, 1992 Honda Civic (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |