1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2002 Opel Vectra 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Vectra (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Vectra weights approximately 260 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 Opel Vectra (280 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2002 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Prelude | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
