1989 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, 2012 Citroen C4 is newer by 23 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 4 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 509 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, 2012 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Prelude | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Honda | Citroen |
| Model | Prelude | C4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
