1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 810 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 1993 Jaguar XJS 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 1993 Jaguar XJS. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Prelude | XJS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| 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 | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
