1985 Honda Prelude Base 5MT
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 1986 Honda Prelude 2.0Si by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Prelude AB (1987) 1Y7A6199 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Honda Prelude side by PeteCaz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Honda Prelude rear by PeteCaz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Prelude XX AB rear by Ypy31, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Honda Prelude Base 5MT is a 100-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 sports coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,524 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 100 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 109 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Prelude measures 168.9 inches long and has a curb weight of 2,180 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,524 ($31,787 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SOHC inline-4 with CVCC system |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 100 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 109 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke | 80.0 x 91.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Injection Type | Dual side-draft Keihin carburetors |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Final Drive | 4.07 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 91 octane |
| Tank Capacity | 15.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone with anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Chapman strut with anti-roll bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vacuum-assisted front disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Rear drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 x 5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 13 x 5 in |
| Tires Front | 185/70SR-13 |
| Tires Rear | 185/70SR-13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.9 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 51 in |
| Front Track | 57.9 in |
| Rear Track | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,180 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 61% / 39% |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Honda Prelude Base 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Honda PRELUDE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 15, 1993 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
IF THE PLASTIC COATING OF THE FUEL FILLER AND/OR BREATHER PIPE IS DAMAGED, SALT WATER MAY ACCUMULATE BETWEEN THE PLASTIC COATING AND THE STEEL PIPES, AND THE ACCUMULATION COULD CAUSE CORROSION WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RUST THROUGH THE AFFECTED PIPES, ALLOWING GASOLINE FUMES AND FUEL TO LEAK.
Consequence: GASOLINE FUMES AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE THROUGH THE FILLER ORBREATHER PIPES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPAIRS WILL BE MADE TO VEHICLES WITH CORRODED FILLER OR BREATHER PIPES.
NHTSA campaign 92V028001
7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1985 Honda PRELUDE
Owner Complaints
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1985 Honda PRELUDE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 4 |
| Gasoline | 4 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 HONDA PRELUDE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.