1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 560 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Because 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Caprice | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
