1984 Honda Prelude vs. 1988 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1988 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,827 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 35 kg more than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Because 1988 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Vitara. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 1988 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Prelude | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |
