2006 GMC Envoy vs. 1988 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1988 Honda Prelude. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1988 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (184 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 1988 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Envoy | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2580 mm |
