Lexus IS 2002 vs Honda Prelude 1992
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 179 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Lexus IS engine produces 22 HP more power than Honda Prelude, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Honda Prelude. Despite the higher power, Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.6 | |
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The Honda Prelude is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Prelude, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus IS could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 19 years | 13 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: | 4.50 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.29 m | |
| Lexus IS is 6 cm longer than the Honda Prelude, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1 metres less than that of the Honda Prelude, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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