1996 Honda Prelude vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Prelude weights approximately 209 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
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, 1996 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Prelude | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |