1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1985 Honda Prelude is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Prelude (107 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 180 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Honda Prelude (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Prelude | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Civic |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 156 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |