1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 605 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 605 (136 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 550 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, 1997 Peugeot 605 (180 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude. 1997 Peugeot 605 has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Peugeot 605 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1997 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Prelude | 605 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2810 mm |