1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 28 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 355 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 2012 Toyota Hilux 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 2012 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Prelude | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Hilux |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1827 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |