2000 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 221 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (161 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Prelude | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Prelude | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
