1988 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2006 Jeep Liberty is newer by 18 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1988 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 572 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 2006 Jeep Liberty 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, 2006 Jeep Liberty 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, 2006 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Prelude | 2006 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Prelude | Liberty |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1956 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1677 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |