1998 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 11 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 2,479 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1998 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Prelude weights approximately 16 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Prelude | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Prelude | Jetta |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |