1988 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1988 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1163 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Prelude | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3040 mm |
