1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 13 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 754 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Honda | Chrysler |
| Model | Prelude | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
