2005 Honda Insight vs. 1978 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2005 Honda Insight is newer by 27 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 22 more horse power than 2005 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Prelude weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Insight | 1978 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Insight | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
