1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 27 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1135 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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Honda | Chrysler |
| Model | Prelude | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
