1987 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 18 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1987 Honda Prelude. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Prelude weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Prelude | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Prelude | Exige |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
