1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 19 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (185 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1269 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Prelude | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 104 L |
