1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Pregio (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Pregio should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 865 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 2007 Kia Pregio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Kia Pregio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Pregio (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Prelude | Pregio |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |