1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2005 Lancia Musa is newer by 26 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Musa weights approximately 385 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
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, 2005 Lancia Musa (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude. 2005 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2005 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Prelude | Musa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
