1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 24 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 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Condor (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 756 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.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Condor |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |