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Honda Prelude 1979 Q&As

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  • Torn between two cars

    I LIKE the more sporty two-door Prelude, but can understand the practical appeal of the Commodore. Both will have high odometer readings, so you will need to choose carefully, particularly in the case of the Honda, which is more inclined to suffer if not well serviced.

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  • Going sporty at 41

    WHEN you say Supra and Skyline, I take it you mean imported models rather than the older models sold here when new. If so, I recommend you don't buy either of these unless you are car-minded and have a friendly mechanic who can fix them if they break down. Go for a Prelude or Celica -- both are stylish coupes, well built, making the sort of statement you want. If you want a real sports car then you can't go past a Mazda MX5.

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  • Matter of timing

    ARE you feeling lucky, Linda? Even though you haven't done a high mileage, the timing belts still deteriorate over time. The consequences of breaking a belt on a Honda don't bear thinking about. The result will be expensive repairs to the engine's internals. I'd replace the belt as it's well over five years old.

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  • You can't use lrp

    I can't explain the pricing policy of the fuel companies. But by law you are not permitted to use anything other than unleaded petrol in a car designed to use unleaded, that is, a car sold after 1986.

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Honda Prelude 1979 Price and Specs

Honda Prelude Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
(base) Coupe 1.6L Leaded 2 SP AUTO
(base) Coupe 1.6L Leaded 5 SP MAN
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Honda Prelude 1979 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 1979 Honda Prelude will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Honda Prelude spans from 13x5 inches.

Honda Prelude Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
base Coupe 13x5 inches 13x5 inches
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Honda Prelude 1979 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 1979 Honda Prelude is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Honda Prelude is available with the following fuel type: Leaded.

Honda Prelude Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
base Coupe 1.6L,Leaded,2 SP AUTO
base Coupe 1.6L,Leaded,2 SP AUTO
base Coupe 1.6L,Leaded,5 SP MAN 7.3L/100km
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Honda Prelude 1979 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 1979 Honda Prelude are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1635mm x 1295mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the Honda Prelude 1979 Dimensions  include 1295mm height, 1635mm width, 4090mm length.
Honda Prelude Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
base Coupe 1295x1635x4090 mm 170 mm
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