1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 16 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Prelude (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (187 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 270 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, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Prelude | Malibu |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
