1985 Honda Prelude vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 16 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 3,398 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 745 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 2001 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 3398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3270 mm |
