1997 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 630 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Prelude | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Honda | Porsche |
| Model | Prelude | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2920 mm |
