1982 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso 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, 2005 SsangYong Musso (245 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Prelude | Musso |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
