1983 Austin Ambassador vs. 1983 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1983 Austin Ambassador and 1983 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1983 Austin Ambassador. (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1983 Austin Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 230 kg more than 1983 Honda Prelude.
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, 1983 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Austin Ambassador. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Austin Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Austin Ambassador | 1983 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Austin | Honda |
| Model | Ambassador | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
