1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1982 Honda Prelude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 924 weights approximately 289 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.
Because 1979 Porsche 924 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 1979 Porsche 924. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | 924 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |
