1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE

To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 21 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE weights approximately 570 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 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE 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, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Honda Prelude 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
Make Honda Jaguar
Model Prelude F-TYPE
Year Released 1992 2013
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2257 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Horse Power 158 HP 335 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 209 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 213 km/hour 195 km/hour
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4961 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 2053 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2909 mm


 

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