1998 Acura Integra vs. 2001 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2001 Toyota Prius is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura Integra would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Prius. (71 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Prius weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 Acura Integra.
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, 1998 Acura Integra (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Prius. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Acura Integra | 2001 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | Integra | Prius |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |