1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1985 Honda Prelude and 1985 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 579 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Porsche 928 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 1985 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Prelude | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Prelude | 928 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 86 L |