1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Toyota Celica is newer by 23 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 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Celica (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Celica weights approximately 220 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, 2002 Toyota Celica (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2002 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Celica |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.5 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |