1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1987 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 301 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.
Because 1995 Porsche 911 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 1995 Porsche 911. 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Prelude | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Prelude | 911 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 3746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1279 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 92 L |