1985 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 19 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 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 300 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
