1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 794 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 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
