2008 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 44 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1995 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Prelude |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
