1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1992 Volkswagen Vento

To start off, both 1992 Honda Prelude and 1992 Volkswagen Vento 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 83 more horse power than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 250 kg more than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (126 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volkswagen Vento.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Honda Prelude 1992 Volkswagen Vento
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Prelude Vento
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2257 cc 1593 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 158 HP 75 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 9.3:1
Top Speed 213 km/hour 168 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1060 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 55 L


 

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