1983 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 28 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, 2011 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Rio weights approximately 98 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.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Prelude | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Prelude | Rio |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1073 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
