1982 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 25 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 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Prelude weights approximately 145 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Prelude | 206 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
