1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 11 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 900 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 2010 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude. 2010 BMW 750 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. 2010 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Prelude | 750 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3071 mm |
