1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 370 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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (205 Nm @ 1705 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Prelude | 307 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1705 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |