1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan 4 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Prelude weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Morgan 4.
Because 1999 Morgan 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Morgan 4 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1999 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Prelude | 4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
