1982 Audi Coupe vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1982 Audi Coupe and 1982 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1982 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Audi Coupe (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Audi Coupe weights approximately 160 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Audi Coupe (171 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Audi Coupe | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Coupe | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
