1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 (220 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 706 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (221 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Prelude | Vito |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 2151 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 78 L |
