1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 20 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 449 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 2012 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 79 L |
