1985 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Proton Satria
To start off, 2007 Proton Satria is newer by 22 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 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Satria (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Satria should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Proton Satria weights approximately 184 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, 1985 Honda Prelude (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Satria. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Satria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 2007 Proton Satria | |
| Make | Honda | Proton |
| Model | Prelude | Satria |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1159 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
