1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 250 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. 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, 1990 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Prelude | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |