1986 Honda Prelude vs. 1994 Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1994 Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover Range Rover (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1986 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1986 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Rover Range Rover 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, 1994 Rover Range Rover (306 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Prelude | 1994 Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Prelude | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 93 L |
