1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2008 Renault Trafic 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 31 more horse power than 2008 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Trafic weights approximately 610 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, 2008 Renault Trafic (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 2008 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Prelude | Trafic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
