1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 8 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Because 1982 Toyota Supra 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 1982 Toyota Supra. 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, 1992 Honda Prelude (209 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Prelude | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Supra |
Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2257 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 209 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
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 | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |