Honda Prelude 1992 vs Lexus IS 2002
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Honda Prelude engine produces 22 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 16 NM less than Lexus IS. Despite less power, Honda Prelude reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.8 | |
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The Honda Prelude is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Prelude consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Honda Prelude over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Prelude) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus IS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.43 m | |
| Honda Prelude is 6 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 4 cm wider, while the height of Honda Prelude is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 343 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 475 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Prelude is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Honda Prelude can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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