1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,827 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 146 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Honda Prelude 2004 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model Prelude Civic
Year Released 1984 2004
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1827 cc 1671 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 107 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 155 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 183 km/hour 200 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 975 kg 1121 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 50 L


 

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