1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 911 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |
