1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Prelude 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 20 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Prelude weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Morgan 4 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 2001 Morgan 4. 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 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Honda | Morgan |
| Model | Prelude | 4 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
