1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (214 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude. 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2008 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2258 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 381 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3110 mm |
