1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Renault Spider
To start off, both 1997 Honda Prelude and 1997 Renault Spider were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 55 more horse power than 1997 Renault Spider. (140 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 391 kg more than 1997 Renault Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Renault Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1997 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Prelude | Spider |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2350 mm |
