1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager

To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1987 Honda Prelude. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 610 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 Plymouth Voyager (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude. 1996 Plymouth Voyager 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 Plymouth Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Honda Prelude 1996 Plymouth Voyager
Make Honda Plymouth
Model Prelude Voyager
Year Released 1987 1996
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1958 cc 3299 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 114 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4700 RPM
Torque 157 Nm 275 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3250 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1095 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2880 mm


 

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