Honda Prelude 1992 vs BMW 3 series 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Honda Prelude engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 11 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Honda Prelude reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Honda Prelude is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Prelude consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Honda Prelude over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Prelude consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
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 2 other car models, including BMW 5 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: | 4.44 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.37 m | |
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Honda Prelude is larger, but lower. Honda Prelude is 1 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm wider, while the height of Honda Prelude is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 435 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`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3400 | |
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