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1982 Honda Prelude

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Prelude.

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length161 in
Overall width64.6 in
Overall height51.2 in
Wheelbase91.3 in
Curb weight2116 lb

Performance & power Independent road tests

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.

7.2–10.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.20 sec — 1992 Si Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1985Coupe 1.8L I-410.70 sec16.80 sec100 hpFWD
1988Si 4WS Coupe 2.0L I-49.00 sec17.00 sec135 hpFWD
1988Si 4WS Coupe 2.0L I-49.30 sec16.80 sec135 hpFWD
1989Si Coupe 2.0L I-48.60 sec16.50 sec135 hpFWD
1992Si Coupe 2.3L I-47.20 sec15.60 sec160 hpFWD

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Prelude. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.