1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1987 Honda Prelude. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 415 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude. 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Verada (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 1987 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1987 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Prelude | 1996 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prelude | Verada |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
