1989 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 21 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (105 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 302 kg more than 1989 Honda Prelude.
Because 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 1989 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (145 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Prelude | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Prelude | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
