1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 10 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Hilux (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 370 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.
Because 2009 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Hilux (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Prelude | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Hilux |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3090 mm |