1989 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 24 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 15 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 275 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, 1989 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Prelude | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Prius |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |