1987 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 26 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1987 Honda Prelude. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 638 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 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Prelude | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Honda | Volvo |
| Model | Prelude | S60 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2776 mm |
