1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2007 Toyota Camry 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Camry (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Toyota Camry (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2007 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Camry |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
