1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2006 Toyota Highlander is newer by 16 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 250 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.
Because 2006 Toyota Highlander 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, 2006 Toyota Highlander 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, 2006 Toyota Highlander (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
