1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1998 Peugeot 206
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 206 is newer by 19 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 20 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 206. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1998 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Prelude | 206 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
