1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 910 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Prelude | Sumo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
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 | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2425 mm |