1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Vauxhall Zafira

To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Zafira 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 285 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude.

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, 1990 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Zafira. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Zafira.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda Prelude 2002 Vauxhall Zafira
Make Honda Vauxhall
Model Prelude Zafira
Year Released 1990 2002
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1958 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 112 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 157 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1105 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2700 mm


 

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