2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1979 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1979 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Aston Martin | Honda |
Model | Vanquish | Prelude |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2330 mm |