1983 Honda Prelude vs. 1983 Mercury Lynx
To start off, both 1983 Honda Prelude and 1983 Mercury Lynx were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercury Lynx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercury Lynx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Lynx weights approximately 75 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercury Lynx. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercury Lynx.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Prelude | 1983 Mercury Lynx | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Prelude | Lynx |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |