1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1601 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 Toyota Sequoia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
