2008 BMW 540 vs. 1985 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Because 2008 BMW 540 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 2008 BMW 540. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1985 Honda Prelude | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 540 | Prelude |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1829 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 107 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |