1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 199 kg more than 1980 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (211 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Celica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2640 mm |
