1993 Honda Legend vs. 1999 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1999 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (230 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 348 kg more than 1999 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Honda Legend (279 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 1999 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Legend | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |
