Honda Prelude 1996 vs BMW 3 series 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Prelude engine produces 60 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 101 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Honda Prelude reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 9.8 l/100km | |
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The Honda Prelude is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda Prelude consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Prelude could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Prelude consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 (BMW 3 series) 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
| Honda Prelude is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Prelude is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 410 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Prelude is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Honda Prelude can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`895 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 3000 | |
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