1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 610 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |
