1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2001 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2001 Toyota Sienna is newer by 9 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Sienna (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 395 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude. 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, 2001 Toyota Sienna (280 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude. 2001 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 2001 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2257 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
