1987 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 22 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, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 85 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude.
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 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic 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. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Prelude | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Civic |
Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |