1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Honda Z
To start off, 2005 Honda Z is newer by 15 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 61 more horse power than 2005 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Z. 2005 Honda Z 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. 2005 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Prelude | 2005 Honda Z | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Z |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |