1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 640 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 1989 Porsche 928 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 1989 Porsche 928. 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | 928 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
