1986 Cadillac Allante vs. 1989 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1989 Honda Prelude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Allante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Allante would be higher. At 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Cadillac Allante (201 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1989 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 480 kg more than 1989 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, 1986 Cadillac Allante (373 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Prelude. 1986 Cadillac Allante has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Cadillac Allante | 1989 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Allante | Prelude |
Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |