1983 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1999 Honda CR-V is newer by 16 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1983 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda CR-V weights approximately 525 kg more than 1983 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Prelude | 1999 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Prelude | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
