1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 12 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 74 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, 1997 Honda Prelude (206 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (141 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Prelude | Compass |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1319 kg | 1393 kg |
