1992 BMW 740 vs. 1978 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1978 Honda Prelude. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 BMW 740 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 1992 BMW 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1978 Honda Prelude | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 740 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 50 L |