1994 Ford Aspire 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 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1994 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 312 kg more than 1994 Ford Aspire. 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Aspire | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Aspire | Prelude |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |