Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Prelude.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 161 in |
| Overall width | 64.6 in |
| Overall height | 51.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 91.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2116 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Prelude of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Coupe 1.8L I-4 | 10.70 sec | 16.80 sec | 100 hp | FWD |
| 1988 | Si 4WS Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 9.00 sec | 17.00 sec | 135 hp | FWD |
| 1988 | Si 4WS Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 9.30 sec | 16.80 sec | 135 hp | FWD |
| 1989 | Si Coupe 2.0L I-4 | 8.60 sec | 16.50 sec | 135 hp | FWD |
| 1992 | Si Coupe 2.3L I-4 | 7.20 sec | 15.60 sec | 160 hp | FWD |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.