1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1997 Honda Prelude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 41 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. 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 (211 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Venture |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
