1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, 2013 Kia Forte is newer by 29 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Forte (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Forte weights approximately 364 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, 2013 Kia Forte (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 2013 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Prelude | Forte |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 52 L |
