2002 Honda Civic vs. 1991 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Prelude (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Prelude weights approximately 54 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. 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, 1991 Honda Prelude (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1991 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Prelude |
Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1344 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |