1988 Honda Prelude vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, 1988 Honda Prelude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (112 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Buick Century. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Century.
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, 1985 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Prelude | 1985 Buick Century | |
Make | Honda | Buick |
Model | Prelude | Century |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1956 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 197 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2662 mm |