1995 Honda Prelude vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Honda Prelude is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1995 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 150 kg more than 1995 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Prelude | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Prelude | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
