1980 Audi 80 vs. 1984 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1984 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,827 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 80 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Honda Prelude.
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, 1984 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi 80. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 | 1984 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | 80 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
