1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1997 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 707 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.
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, 1997 Buick Park Avenue (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Prelude | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.4 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 | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
