1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Acura RDX
To start off, 2010 Acura RDX is newer by 26 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 808 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 2010 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX 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, 2010 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 2010 Acura RDX | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Prelude | RDX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
