1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (133 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 26 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
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 @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
