1983 Honda Prelude vs. 1983 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1983 Honda Prelude and 1983 Peugeot 505 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Because 1983 Peugeot 505 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Peugeot 505. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Prelude | 1983 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Prelude | 505 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |