Honda Prelude
First generation · 1979–1982 · 4 model years · 2 trims
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Photo: 1981 Honda Prelude front 5.6.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1979 Honda Prelude 1.6 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1982 Honda Prelude 1.6 Hondamatic by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1981 Honda Prelude rear 5.6.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Honda Prelude (8324259809) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 1981 Honda Prelude front 5.6.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1979 Honda Prelude 1.6 by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Honda Prelude 1.6 Hondamatic by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Honda Prelude rear 5.6.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Prelude (8324259809) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | ||||||
| Base 3AT · Coupe | 1.8 L 1.8-liter SOHC 12-valve CVCC inline-4 (EK) | 72 | 94 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | FWD | $8,419 |
| Base 5MT · Coupe | 1.8 L 1.8-liter SOHC 12-valve CVCC inline-4 (EK) | 72 | 94 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | $8,419 |
| 1981 | ||||||
| Base 3AT · Coupe | 1.8 L 1.8-liter SOHC 12-valve CVCC inline-4 (EK) | 72 | 94 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | FWD | $7,564 |
| Base 5MT · Coupe | 1.8 L 1.8-liter SOHC 12-valve CVCC inline-4 (EK) | 72 | 94 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | $7,564 |
| 1980 | ||||||
| Base 3AT · Coupe | 1.8 L 1.8-liter SOHC 12-valve CVCC inline-4 (EK) | 72 | 94 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | FWD | — |
| Base 5MT · Coupe | 1.8 L 1.8-liter SOHC 12-valve CVCC inline-4 (EK) | 72 | 94 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | — |
| 1979 | ||||||
| Base 3AT · Coupe | 1.8 L 1.8-liter SOHC 12-valve CVCC inline-4 (EK) | 72 | 94 lb-ft | 3-Speed Automatic | FWD | — |
| Base 5MT · Coupe | 1.8 L 1.8-liter SOHC 12-valve CVCC inline-4 (EK) | 72 | 94 lb-ft | 5-Speed Manual | FWD | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.