2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1990 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 17 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude. 2007 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 1990 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2580 mm |
