1993 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Kia Forte is newer by 17 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Prelude weights approximately 7 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte.
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, 2010 Kia Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Prelude | 2010 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Prelude | Forte |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
