1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 is newer by 11 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Spyker C8 weights approximately 45 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 2001 Spyker C8 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 2001 Spyker C8. 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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Honda | Spyker |
| Model | Prelude | C8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
