1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 110 kg more than 1997 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 (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Carina |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
