Acura NSX vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Acura NSX · Honda Prelude
- Length174.2 in
- Height46.1 in
- Wheelbase99.6 in
- Curb weight3,069 lb – 3,113 lb
- Width71.3 in
- Honda Prelude width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura NSX is 3.8 in shorter (174.2 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 2.3 in narrower (71.3 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 5.7 in taller (46.1 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 93 lb heavier (3,091 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Prelude is 5.7 in taller (46.1 in vs 51.8 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 2.3 in narrower (71.3 in vs 69.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura NSX is 93 lb heavier (3,091 lb vs 2,998 lb)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (99.6 in vs 101.8 in)
- Length: Acura NSX is 3.8 in shorter (174.2 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura NSX — Acura NSX is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Acura NSX · garage fit for Honda Prelude
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Prelude — Based on length × width (Honda Prelude)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura NSX | Honda Prelude | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.2 in | 178.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 46.1 in | 51.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 101.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,091 lb | 2,998 lb | 93 lb |
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