1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Audi S4
To start off, 2008 Audi S4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi S4 weights approximately 690 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 2008 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S4 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, 2008 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude. 2008 Audi S4 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi S4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Honda Prelude | 2008 Audi S4 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Prelude | S4 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |