Honda Prelude: A Car with Excellent Resale Value and Dependability
Born in 1978, the Honda Prelude was discontinued in 2001. It is considered an excellent resale car with value and dependability. Car enthusiasts continue to love the Honda Prelude for its style, handling, and performance.
Honda Prelude Features
Honda Prelude was built with a 200 horsepower engine (195 for four-speed automatic models) that reached 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. The premium edition of the Honda Prelude came with an Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS) which improved grip through corners, a rear spoiler, and a leather shift are extras that came with the premium model.
Like all other models in the Honda family, the Honda Prelude came with a lot of features, including air conditioning with micron air-filtration system; an Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System; power windows, mirrors and door locks with remote entry system;
AM/FM stereo with CD player and Honda AFB Sound System with 6 speakers; 16" alloy wheels; and dual airbags.
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Honda Prelude Awards
The Honda Prelude was on Car and Driver magazine’s annual ten best list ten times from 1984-1986 and 1992-1998.
Honda Prelude Competition
Cars similar to the Honda Prelude include:
- Toyota Celica
- Nissan Silvia
- Isuzu Impulse
- Mitsubishi FTO and Eclipse
- Mazda MX-6
Replacements for Honda Prelude
The Honda Accord and Honda S2000 have replaced the Honda Prelude.