1988 Honda Prelude vs. 1975 Simca 1501
To start off, 1988 Honda Prelude is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1501 would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1501. (61 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Prelude weights approximately 160 kg more than 1975 Simca 1501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Honda Prelude (184 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1501. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Prelude | 1975 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Prelude | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
