Honda Prelude (1979 – 1982) vs Volvo 345 (1979 – 1982): specs compared
The Volvo 345 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 95 hp against 80 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.5 s against 13.3 s. The Honda Prelude is the lighter car, from 920 kg against 985 kg. At 4,210 mm, the Volvo 345 is 121 mm longer than the Honda Prelude.
| Specification |
Honda
Prelude
1979 – 1982
|
Volvo
345
1979 – 1982
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1982 | 1979 – 1982 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 hp | 64 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 105 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.3 s | 12.5 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 165 km/h | 150 – 165 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.0 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,089 mm | 4,210 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,319 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 920 kg | 985 – 1,138 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

