1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 12 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 47 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2011 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2011 Suzuki Jimny 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, 1999 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 2011 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Prelude | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2260 mm |
