1984 Dodge Omni vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1984 Dodge Omni is newer by 5 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Omni. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Dodge Omni weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
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, 1979 Honda Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Omni. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Dodge Omni | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Omni | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
