1988 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 2,460 cc, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Prelude (148 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 148 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, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (184 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Prelude | 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prelude | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
