Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1980 Prelude.
The 1980 Honda Prelude Overview denotes the model year that precedes the complaint‑reporting window of 1990‑2006. Within that span, the lowest number of complaints was recorded in 1990, with just four reports. The highest complaint count occurred in 1997, reaching seventy‑four reports. Consequently, the 1980 model year sits ahead of this data range, indicating that its reliability performance is not captured in the reported figures.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 159.4 in |
| Overall width | 65 in |
| Overall height | 49.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2132 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 |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
THE SPRINGS ARE HELD UP BY A METAL SUPPORT AROUND EACH SHOCK ABSORBER. VEHICLES DRIVEN REGULARLY IN AREAS WHERE ROADS ARE SALTED DURING WINTERTIME ARE SUBJECT TO RUSTING OF THESE SUPPORTS. RUSTING MAY EVENTUALLY ALLOW… Remedy: THE SPRING SUPPORTS AND SHOCKS WILL BE INSPECTED; DEPENDING ON CONDITION, THE COMPONENTS WILL BE RUSTPROOFED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY.
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.
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.