Toyota Celica (1999 – 2002) vs Honda Prelude (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Honda Prelude is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 192 hp. The Toyota Celica uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,075 kg against 1,190 kg. At 4,440 mm, the Honda Prelude is 99 mm longer than the Toyota Celica. The Toyota Celica dates from 1999 – 2002, the Honda Prelude from 1996 – 2000.
| Specification |
Toyota
Celica
1999 – 2002
|
Honda
Prelude
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2002 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 192 hp | 133 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 172 – 180 Nm | 179 – 211 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 8.7 s | 7.5 – 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 205 – 225 km/h | 201 – 228 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 8.4 L/100 km | 9.2 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,341 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,075 – 1,115 kg | 1,190 – 1,255 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.