1996 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
To start off, 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. Both 1996 Honda Prelude and 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 131 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 1997 Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prelude | Space Wagon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
