1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 25 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 695 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
Make | Honda | Xedos |
Model | Prelude | 9 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2760 mm |