1998 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 15 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1998 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1110 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 2013 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Prelude. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Honda Prelude | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Tundra |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3700 mm |