1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1995 Rover 414i
To start off, 1995 Rover 414i is newer by 16 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, 1995 Rover 414i (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 414i should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 414i 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 414i. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 414i.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1995 Rover 414i | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Prelude | 414i |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
