1998 Honda Prelude vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Honda Prelude is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Prelude weights approximately 295 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Corona 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 1968 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Prelude | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Corona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2420 mm |
