1998 Honda Prelude vs. 1995 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1998 Honda Prelude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Prelude weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Lancia Dedra. 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 Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lancia Dedra. (129 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Prelude | 1995 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Prelude | Dedra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |