1999 Honda Today vs. 1978 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 21 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, 1978 Honda Prelude (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Honda Prelude (141 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1978 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Today | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
