Dodge Viper vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Dodge Viper · Honda Prelude
- Length176.2 in – 176.7 in
- Height44.0 in – 47.0 in
- Wheelbase96.2 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in
- Curb weight3,460 lb
- Width75.7 in
- Honda Prelude width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Viper is 1.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 6.7 in narrower (75.7 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 6.3 in taller (45.5 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (96.2 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 462 lb heavier (3,460 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Viper is 462 lb heavier (3,460 lb vs 2,998 lb)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 6.3 in taller (45.5 in vs 51.8 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 6.7 in narrower (75.7 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (96.2 in vs 101.8 in)
- Length: Dodge Viper is 1.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Viper — Dodge Viper is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Dodge Viper · garage fit for Honda Prelude
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is narrower by 6.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Prelude — Based on length × width (Honda Prelude)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Viper | Honda Prelude | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 178.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 75.7 in | 69.0 in | 6.7 in |
| Height | 45.5 in | 51.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.2 in | 101.8 in | 5.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,460 lb | 2,998 lb | 462 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.2 in – 176.7 in).
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