1990 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Accord weights approximately 91 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (206 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Accord | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Prelude |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 198 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1319 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |