1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 19 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, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 110 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.
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, 2009 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Honda | Mini |
| Model | Prelude | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| 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 | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
