1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 15 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 18 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 680 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 (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Prelude | Civic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2257 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
