1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 25 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 310 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.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (251 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Prelude | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Prelude | Sportage |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1827 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |