1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1985 Saab 900
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Saab 900 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Saab 900 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1987 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, 1985 Saab 900 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Prelude | 1985 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Prelude | 900 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
