1987 Chevrolet Celebrity vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity weights approximately 70 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Celebrity | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2590 mm |
