1998 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Suzuki Reno
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Reno is newer by 7 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Reno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Reno. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Reno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Reno weights approximately 2 kg more than 1998 Honda Prelude.
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) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Reno. (170 Nm). This means 1998 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Reno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Prelude | 2005 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Prelude | Reno |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2490 mm |
