1984 Honda Prelude vs. 1990 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1990 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 6 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1990 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 475 kg more than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Because 1990 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1990 Jeep Cherokee 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, 1990 Jeep Cherokee (180 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 1990 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Prelude | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
