1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 175 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Because 1985 Toyota Crown 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 1985 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, both vehicles can yield 157 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1985 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Prelude | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Crown |
Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |