1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 46 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Prelude | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Civic |
Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1234 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |