1983 Honda Prelude vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1983 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Sport Spider should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Prelude weights approximately 45 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Because 1995 Renault Sport Spider 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 1995 Renault Sport Spider. 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, 1995 Renault Sport Spider (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Sport Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Prelude | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Prelude | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
