1993 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Prelude weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Prelude | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1363 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
