1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Because 1959 Rover P4 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 1959 Rover P4. 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, 1959 Rover P4 (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Prelude | P4 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
