1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (138 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 830 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Because 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (322 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2740 mm |
