1998 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT is newer by 12 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi TT (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi TT weights approximately 260 kg more than 1998 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi TT (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Prelude | 2010 Audi TT | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Prelude | TT |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4178 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2469 mm |
