1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 22 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prelude | Polo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
