2005 Honda Accord vs. 1990 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 253 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (217 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 1990 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Prelude |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |