1996 Honda Prelude vs. 1996 Kia Clarus
To start off, both 1996 Honda Prelude and 1996 Kia Clarus were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (190 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1996 Kia Clarus. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Prelude weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Kia Clarus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (214 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Clarus. (152 Nm). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Clarus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 1996 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Prelude | Clarus |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2258 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
