1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1976 Porsche 930
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 Porsche 930.
Because 1976 Porsche 930 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 1976 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1976 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 1976 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | 930 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2257 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
