1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (195 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 719 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (211 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Honda Prelude | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | Prelude | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2155 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 97 L |