1995 BMW 528 vs. 2001 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2001 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 BMW 528. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Because 1995 BMW 528 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 1995 BMW 528. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 2001 Honda Prelude | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 528 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 212 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |