1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 33 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 454 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prelude | Touran |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
