1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2001 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 450 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Because 2001 Toyota Highlander 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, 2001 Toyota Highlander 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, 2001 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude. 2001 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
