1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1994 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 15 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 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Voyager (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 515 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, 1994 Plymouth Voyager (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1994 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | Prelude | Voyager |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |