1987 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Toyota Stallion

To start off, 2005 Toyota Stallion 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 1,998 cc, 2005 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Stallion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 241 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude.

Because 2005 Toyota Stallion 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 Toyota Stallion. 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 Toyota Stallion (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Stallion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Honda Prelude 2005 Toyota Stallion
Make Honda Toyota
Model Prelude Stallion
Year Released 1987 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1958 cc 1998 cc
Horse Power 114 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 157 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1095 kg 1336 kg
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 38 L 70 L


 

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