1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1990 Buick Century
To start off, both 1990 Honda Prelude and 1990 Buick Century were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Buick Century. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Century.
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, 1990 Buick Century (183 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude. 1990 Buick Century 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. 1990 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 1990 Buick Century | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Prelude | Century |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2664 mm |
