| General information |
| Brand | Honda |
| Model | Prelude |
| Generation | Prelude I Coupe (SN) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.6 (80 Hp) |
| Start of production | May, 1979 year |
| End of production | March, 1983 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 13.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 13.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 12.6 sec |
| Maximum speed |
165 km/h
102.53 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11.5 kg/Hp, 87 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.2 kg/Nm, 138 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 80 Hp @ 5300 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 49.9 Hp/l |
| Torque |
127 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
93.67 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | EL |
| Engine displacement |
1602 cm3
97.76 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
77 mm
3.03 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
86 mm
3.39 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity |
3.5 l
3.7 US qt | 3.08 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Coolant |
7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
920 kg
2028.25 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1360 kg
2998.29 lbs. |
| Max load |
440 kg
970.03 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
50 l
13.21 US gal | 11 UK gal |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) |
800 kg
1763.7 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes |
400 kg
881.85 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4090 mm
161.02 in. |
| Width |
1635 mm
64.37 in. |
| Height |
1295 mm
50.98 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2320 mm
91.34 in. |
| Front track |
1400 mm
55.12 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1410 mm
55.51 in. |
| Front overhang |
860 mm
33.86 in. |
| Rear overhang |
910 mm
35.83 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
170 mm
6.69 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
10 m
32.81 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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