1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, 1999 Hyundai Lantra is newer by 20 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, 1999 Hyundai Lantra (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 178 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, 1999 Hyundai Lantra (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1999 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Prelude | Lantra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
