1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Golf 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 43 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 74 kg more than 1999 Honda Prelude.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Golf (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prelude | Golf |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2578 mm |
