1982 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry is newer by 23 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 600 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Camry |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
