Honda Prelude 1998 vs Opel Calibra 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 211 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Honda Prelude is more dynamic to drive. Honda Prelude engine produces 85 HP more power than Opel Calibra, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Opel Calibra. Thanks to more power Honda Prelude reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Calibra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Prelude consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Prelude could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Prelude consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Calibra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Calibra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Accord | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Frontera, Opel Omega | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Calibra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Calibra 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 | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.32 m | |
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Honda Prelude is larger. Honda Prelude is 5 cm longer than the Opel Calibra, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 980 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Prelude is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Calibra, which means Honda Prelude can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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