1997 Honda Prelude Type S vs. 1997 Honda Prelude SiR
To start off, both 1997 Honda Prelude Type S and 1997 Honda Prelude SiR were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude SiR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude Type S (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude SiR. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude Type S should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude SiR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude Type S weights approximately 20 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude SiR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Honda Prelude Type S (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude SiR. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude SiR. 1997 Honda Prelude SiR has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Prelude Type S has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Prelude Type S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Prelude SiR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude Type S | 1997 Honda Prelude SiR | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Prelude | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
