1985 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 26 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 4,806 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 945 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 2011 Porsche Panamera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Porsche Panamera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
