2000 Honda Prelude vs. 1997 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Prelude is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Prelude weights approximately 70 kg more than 1997 Honda Civic.
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, 2000 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Prelude | 1997 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Prelude | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |