1995 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Prelude 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 23 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 450 kg more than 1995 Honda Prelude.
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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Prelude | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prelude | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
