1988 BMW 524 vs. 1995 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1995 Honda Prelude is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1995 Honda Prelude.
Because 1988 BMW 524 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 1988 BMW 524. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1995 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 524 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
