1985 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 27 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Prelude | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
