1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 14 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 35 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 10 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, 1999 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Prelude | Insight |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |
