1993 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2012 Opel Vivaro is newer by 19 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 30 more horse power than 2012 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Opel Vivaro weights approximately 379 kg more than 1993 Honda Prelude.
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, 2012 Opel Vivaro (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Vivaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Prelude | 2012 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Prelude | Vivaro |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |