1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1993 Opel Calibra is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Calibra weights approximately 89 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Prelude | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
