1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Prelude would be higher. 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 27 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 70 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Prelude | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Carina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2257 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |