1999 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1999 Honda Prelude and 1999 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Prelude weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Because 1999 Toyota MR2 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 1999 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Toyota MR2 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
