1988 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 19 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 680 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, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude. 2007 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Prelude | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Prelude | Korando |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
