1993 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Toyota Celica is newer by 13 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, 2006 Toyota Celica (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Prelude weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Toyota Celica.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Prelude | 2006 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Celica |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
