1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 187 kg more 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 Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 Transporter | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Prelude | Transporter |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1827 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |