1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 180 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, 1989 Honda Accord (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Prelude | Accord |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
