1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 17 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 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Prelude | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Prelude | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |