1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2009 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 30 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 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 990 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 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2009 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2009 Jeep Wrangler (411 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2009 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Prelude | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
