1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1992 Peugeot 405 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Peugeot 405 (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Honda Prelude. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Peugeot 405 (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Prelude | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Prelude | 405 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
