1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 Toyota Will
To start off, 2002 Toyota Will is newer by 6 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 2,258 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Will (200 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Prelude weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 Toyota Will.
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, 2002 Toyota Will (298 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (214 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude. 2002 Toyota Will 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. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 2002 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Will |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2258 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2380 mm |
