1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (338 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 675 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.
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, 2013 Infiniti G (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude. 2013 Infiniti G 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. 2013 Infiniti G will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Honda Prelude | 2013 Infiniti G | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Prelude | G |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 338 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4657 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2850 mm |