1986 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 27 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1986 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 905 kg more than 1986 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Prelude.
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1986 Honda Prelude | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prelude | E |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 8 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4868 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2071 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1447 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2874 mm |