1988 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celica 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celica. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celica weights approximately 5 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, 1988 Honda Prelude (184 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Prelude | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Celica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
