1989 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 19 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 2,361 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 317 kg more than 1989 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Prelude. 2008 Toyota Camry 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. 2008 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Prelude | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Camry |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |