1987 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 26 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1987 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 1987 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 1270 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.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Prelude | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Prelude | Traverse |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 2248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5173 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
