1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1992 Honda Prelude and 1992 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Porsche 968 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Porsche 968. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Prelude | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Honda | Porsche |
Model | Prelude | 968 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2257 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 92 L |