1984 Audi Coupe vs. 1984 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1984 Audi Coupe and 1984 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,827 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Audi Coupe. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Prelude weights approximately 25 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe. 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, 1984 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi Coupe. (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi Coupe | 1984 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Coupe | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
