1979 Honda Prelude Base 5MT
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- Photo: 1981 Honda Prelude front 5.6.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Honda Prelude 1.6 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Honda Prelude 1.6 Hondamatic by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Honda Prelude rear 5.6.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Prelude (8324259809) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1979 Honda Prelude Base 5MT is a 72-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sports coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive.
It makes 72 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and 94 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
The Prelude measures 161.0 inches long on a 91.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8-liter SOHC 12-valve CVCC inline-4 (EK) |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 72 hp @ 4,500 rpm |
| Torque | 94 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Injection Type | CVCC carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 161 in |
| Width | 64.4 in |
| Height | 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 91.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Honda Prelude Base 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Honda PRELUDE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 6, 1981 · SUSPENSION
PROLONGED CONTACT WITH ROAD SALT MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, CAUSE SERIOUS RUSTING. THIS CAN WEAKEN CERTAIN UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS: LATERAL SUSPENSION ARMS, FRONT CROSSBEAM AND STRUT COIL SPRING LOWER SUPPORTS.
Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, TREATED WITH A RUST PREVENTIVE COATING. IN SOME CASES, REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS WILL BE PERFORMED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 81V136000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 HONDA PRELUDE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.