1986 Honda Prelude vs. 1992 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1986 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Prelude weights approximately 55 kg more than 1992 Morgan Plus 4.
Because 1992 Morgan Plus 4 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 1992 Morgan Plus 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1992 Morgan Plus 4 (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Prelude | 1992 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Prelude | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
