1989 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2007 Jeep Liberty is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1989 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Prelude.
Because 2007 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Prelude. 2007 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Prelude | 2007 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Prelude | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 3699 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 | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
