1998 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 1999 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Prelude 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 65 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Prelude weights approximately 322 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Prelude | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2380 mm |
