1995 BMW 317 vs. 1978 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 17 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 317 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Because 1995 BMW 317 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 1995 BMW 317. 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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Prelude. (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 317 | 1978 Honda Prelude | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 317 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1665 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2330 mm |