2005 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Prelude weights approximately 139 kg more than 2005 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, 1993 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 1993 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Prelude |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1235 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |