2000 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Honda Prelude (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Prelude | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prelude | Polo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| 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 | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
