Honda Prelude 1998 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 200 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 211 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Honda Prelude engine produces 67 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Prelude consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Prelude could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 Honda Prelude engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Accord | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.53 m | |
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Honda Prelude is larger, but lower. Honda Prelude is 74 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 5 cm wider, while the height of Honda Prelude is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Prelude is 1.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Honda Prelude can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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