1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 130 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 Corolla (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
