1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2010 Kia Magentis is newer by 31 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Magentis (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 558 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Kia Magentis (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude. 2010 Kia Magentis has automatic transmission and 1979 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1979 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Magentis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Prelude | Magentis |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |