1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1992 Saab 900
To start off, both 1992 Honda Prelude and 1992 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1992 Saab 900. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1992 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 8 kg more than 1992 Saab 900. 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, 1992 Honda Prelude (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Saab 900. (180 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 1992 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Honda | Saab |
| Model | Prelude | 900 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2257 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
