1995 Honda Prelude vs. 1991 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Honda Prelude is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Prelude weights approximately 1 kg more than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 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 1991 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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Prelude | 1991 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Prelude | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 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 | 1235 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 |
