1982 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 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 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1691 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Honda Prelude | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1982 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 5661 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 93 L |