1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Riley 4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Because 1958 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Honda Prelude | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Honda | Riley |
Model | Prelude | 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1958 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |