1982 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 28 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Outback (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Outback weights approximately 646 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 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Outback (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Prelude | Outback |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
