1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1987 Acura Integra
To start off, both 1987 Honda Prelude and 1987 Acura Integra were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Acura Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Honda Prelude. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Acura Integra should accelerate faster 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, 1987 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Acura Integra. (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Acura Integra. 1987 Acura Integra 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. 1987 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Prelude | 1987 Acura Integra | |
| Make | Honda | Acura |
| Model | Prelude | Integra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4355 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1665 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
