1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen T5 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1984 Honda Prelude.
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, 2012 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Prelude | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Prelude | T5 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1827 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |