1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2000 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 415 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
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, 2000 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
