1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 12 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 635 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.
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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude. 2002 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2002 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Prelude | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Honda | Buick |
Model | Prelude | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |