1983 Honda Prelude vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 505 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Prelude would be higher. 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 18 more horse power than 1988 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1988 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Because 1988 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 1988 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 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Prelude | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Prelude | 505 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
