1984 Honda Prelude vs. 1980 Morgan 4

To start off, 1984 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,827 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1980 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Prelude weights approximately 315 kg more than 1980 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Morgan 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 1980 Morgan 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Morgan 4.

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