1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1993 Volvo 460
To start off, 1993 Volvo 460 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Volvo 460 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 55 kg more than 1993 Volvo 460.
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, 1993 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Prelude | 1993 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Prelude | 460 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |