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


 

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