1983 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (395 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1983 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 530 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 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (515 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Prelude | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Prelude | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
