1989 Honda Prelude vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1989 Honda Prelude is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Prelude weights approximately 166 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Vauxhall Victor 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 1959 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Prelude | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Prelude | Victor |
Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1508 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |