1986 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i20 is newer by 23 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 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 251 kg more than 1986 Honda Prelude.
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, 2009 Hyundai i20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Honda Prelude | 2009 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Prelude | i20 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2525 mm |