1988 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 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 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 888 kg more than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (184 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Prelude | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Honda | Land Rover |
Model | Prelude | Defender |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |