1989 Honda Prelude vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1985 Honda Accord. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Prelude weights approximately 55 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Prelude | 1985 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Accord |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |