1991 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1991 Honda Prelude. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 455 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.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Prelude. (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Prelude | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | 911 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
