1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 12 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Prelude | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |