Honda Prelude (1983 – 1987) vs Pontiac Fiero (1985 – 1988): specs compared
The Pontiac Fiero is the more powerful of the two, with up to 143 hp against 137 hp. The Honda Prelude has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 975 kg against 1,136 kg. At 4,300 mm, the Honda Prelude is 89 mm longer than the Pontiac Fiero. The Honda Prelude dates from 1983 – 1987, the Pontiac Fiero from 1985 – 1988.
| Specification |
Honda
Prelude
1983 – 1987
|
Pontiac
Fiero
1985 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1987 | 1985 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 137 hp | 94 – 143 hp |
| Torque | 152 – 170 Nm | 182 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 9.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 185 – 205 km/h | 156 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 8.6 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,082 – 4,211 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,191 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,372 mm |
| Curb weight | 975 – 1,022 kg | 1,136 – 1,212 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.