1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Spider weights approximately 30 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 1995 Renault Spider 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 1995 Renault Spider. 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, 1995 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Prelude | 1995 Renault Spider | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Prelude | Spider |
Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91.4 mm |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 115 L |