1997 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, both 1997 Honda Prelude and 1997 Rover 200 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 54 more horse power than 1997 Rover 200. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Prelude weights approximately 176 kg more than 1997 Rover 200. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 200. (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 1997 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Prelude | 200 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1381 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
