1999 Honda Prelude vs. 1989 Rover Montego
To start off, 1999 Honda Prelude is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Montego would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Prelude (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Rover Montego. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Prelude weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Rover Montego. 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, 1989 Rover Montego (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 1989 Rover Montego | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Prelude | Montego |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| 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 | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |
