1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1992 Rover 216
To start off, 1992 Rover 216 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 216 (122 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 216 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 15 kg more than 1992 Rover 216.
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 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 216. (140 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 216.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 1992 Rover 216 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Prelude | 216 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
