1996 Dodge Dakota vs. 1990 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1996 Dodge Dakota is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 425 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Dakota | 1990 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Dakota | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
