1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,477 cc, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1440 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 4477 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 141 L |
