2001 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 515 kg more than 2001 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, 2006 Toyota Camry (218 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude. 2006 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Prelude | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Prelude | Camry |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |