1998 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1998 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 225 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.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prelude | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| 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 | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2578 mm |
