1988 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1988 Honda Prelude. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 175 kg more than 1988 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Porsche Carrera GT 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 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (184 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Prelude | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
