1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 9 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 639 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, 2006 Hyundai Trajet (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Honda Prelude | 2006 Hyundai Trajet | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Prelude | Trajet |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |