1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1987 Plymouth Turismo
To start off, both 1987 Honda Prelude and 1987 Plymouth Turismo were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Plymouth Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1987 Plymouth Turismo. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1987 Plymouth Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Prelude weights approximately 25 kg more than 1987 Plymouth Turismo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Plymouth Turismo (161 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Plymouth Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Prelude | 1987 Plymouth Turismo | |
| Make | Honda | Plymouth |
| Model | Prelude | Turismo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
