1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1986 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Celica weights approximately 65 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude. 1986 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 1986 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Celica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
