1998 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1999 Honda Prelude is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 1998 Honda Accord and 1999 Honda Prelude are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 125 kg more than 1999 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Accord | 1999 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Prelude |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |