1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1957 Morris Isis
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Morris Isis weights approximately 220 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Because 1957 Morris Isis 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 1957 Morris Isis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1957 Morris Isis (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Prelude | 1957 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Honda | Morris |
| Model | Prelude | Isis |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
