1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Liana 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (89 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 320 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Liana. (116 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2008 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Prelude | Liana |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1326 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
