1999 Chevrolet S-10 vs. 1982 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is newer by 17 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 525 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet S-10 (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet S-10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet S-10 | 1982 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | S-10 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2570 mm |
