1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 23 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 935 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, 2007 Hyundai Trajet (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 2007 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Prelude | Trajet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
