1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1990 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. (112 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 219 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Because 1990 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1990 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (211 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota 4Runner. (193 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1990 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
