1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Because 1970 Riley 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 1970 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Riley |
| Model | Prelude | 4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
