Honda Prelude vs. Honda del Sol
$15,080
$42,400
Highlights
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2027 Honda Prelude | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$15,080
|
$42,400
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| MPG |
33 City / 39 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
106 hp
|
200 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2027 Honda Prelude | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas/Electric I-4
|
| Displacement |
1.6L/97
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
106 @ 6200
|
200 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
103 @ 4600
|
232
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
33 City / 39 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
4.4 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2027 Honda Prelude | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P175/70R13
|
P235/40VR19
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P175/70R13
|
P235/40VR19
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
13 x 5 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
13 x 5 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2027 Honda Prelude | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Trailing Arms
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2027 Honda Prelude | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack & Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
18
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
4
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
N/A
|
38 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2027 Honda Prelude | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
4
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
85 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
40 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
49 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
33 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
37 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
53 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
49 in
|
| Wheelbase |
93 in
|
103 in
|
| Length, Overall |
158 in
|
178 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
74 in
|
| Height, Overall |
49 in
|
53 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
58 in
|
64 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
58 in
|
64 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
Not available
|
15 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
11 ft³
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2027 Honda Prelude | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,302 lbs
|
3,261 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
11 gal
|
11 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2027 Honda Prelude | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2027 Honda Prelude | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2027 Honda Prelude | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
75
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 1997 Honda del Sol | 2027 Honda Prelude | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Power
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not Available
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
7.64 x 0.83 in
|
14 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
12 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 1997 Honda del Sol or the 2027 Honda Prelude?
The 1997 Honda del Sol and the 2027 Honda Prelude both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 1997 Honda del Sol or the 2027 Honda Prelude?
The 1997 Honda del Sol is cheaper than the 2027 Honda Prelude with a $15,080 starting MSRP versus a $42,400 starting MSRP.
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