2001 Honda Prelude vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 8 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Compass. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Compass weights approximately 553 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Jeep Compass (224 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Prelude | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Prelude | Compass |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 51 L |
