1996 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Peugeot 607
To start off, 1999 Peugeot 607 is newer by 3 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. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger 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. 1999 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 295 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, 1999 Peugeot 607 (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude. 1999 Peugeot 607 has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Peugeot 607 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Prelude | 1999 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Honda | Peugeot |
Model | Prelude | 607 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2304 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 | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |