1982 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 31 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 430 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 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2475 mm |
