1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 29 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 850 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 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude. 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Prelude | Freelander |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |