1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1997 Opel Vectra is newer by 18 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1997 Opel Vectra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Opel Vectra weights approximately 265 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
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, 1997 Opel Vectra (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1997 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Prelude | Vectra |
Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |