1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, 2004 Rover 45 is newer by 5 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. Both 1999 Honda Prelude and 2004 Rover 45 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 45 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 45 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 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, 2004 Rover 45 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude. 2004 Rover 45 has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Rover 45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 2004 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Prelude | 45 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
