1988 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna 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 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 390 kg more than 1988 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, 2005 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Prelude | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Prelude | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
