2001 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Toyota Aygo is newer by 11 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Aygo weights approximately 25 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, 2001 Honda Prelude (212 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Prelude | 2012 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Prelude | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 35 L |
