1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo 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, 2005 Toyota Echo (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Echo. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Echo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
