1991 Honda Prelude vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1991 Honda Prelude. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 100 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Honda Prelude (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Honda Prelude | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Civic |
Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |