1992 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country (164 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 705 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude. 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, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chrysler Town & Country | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Town & Country | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2570 mm |
