1988 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 24 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1988 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Prelude | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prelude | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1956 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2649 mm |
