1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Stavic 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 2008 SsangYong Stavic 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 SsangYong Stavic 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 SsangYong Stavic (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude. 2008 SsangYong Stavic 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 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Honda Prelude | 2008 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Prelude | Stavic |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2034 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |