1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 750 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 RAV4 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 RAV4 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 RAV4 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 RAV4 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |