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Honda Prelude 1.8

General information

ModelHonda Prelude 1.8
Year1978
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1750 ccm (106.79 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveFront wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1750 ccm (106.79 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power90.00 PS (66 kW or 89 HP) at 5300 Rev. per min.
Max torque141.00 Nm (14.4 kgf-m or 104.0 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke77.0 x 94.0 mm (3.0 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1011 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3790 litres (1,001 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight890 kg (1,962.1 pounds)
Overall length4100 mm (161.4 inches)
Overall width1640 mm (64.6 inches)
Overall height1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Ground clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheelbase2330 mm (91.7 inches)
Fuel capacity50.0 litres (13.21 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
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