Honda Prelude 1992 vs Opel Calibra 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Opel Calibra is a more dynamic driving. Honda Prelude engine produces 71 HP less power than Opel Calibra, whereas torque is 101 NM less than Opel Calibra. Due to the lower power, Honda Prelude reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Prelude is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Prelude consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra, which means that by driving the Honda Prelude over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Prelude consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 610 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Prelude 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: | 4.44 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.32 m | |
| Honda Prelude is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Calibra, 7 cm wider, while the height of Honda Prelude is 3 cm lower. | |||
| 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`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
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