1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 28 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 990 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, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2007 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Prelude | Trajet |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
