1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1984 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1984 Honda Prelude is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1984 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Cadillac DeVille 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 1963 Cadillac DeVille. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1984 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | DeVille | Prelude |
Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1827 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |