1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 919 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prelude | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
