1985 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 23 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 379 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, 2008 Honda Accord (223 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Prelude | Accord |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
