Honda Prelude vs Porsche 911 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Honda Prelude · Porsche 911

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.0 in
  • Height51.8 in
  • Wheelbase101.8 in
  • Curb weight2,954 lb – 3,042 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.0 in
  • Porsche 911 width69.5 in – 72.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Porsche 911 is 3.4 in shorter (178.0 in vs 174.6 in)
  • Width: Honda Prelude is 1.8 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Honda Prelude is 0.4 in taller (51.8 in vs 51.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 9.3 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 92.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 155 lb heavier (2,998 lb vs 3,153 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 9.3 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 92.5 in)
  2. Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 155 lb heavier (2,998 lb vs 3,153 lb)
  3. Width: Honda Prelude is 1.8 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.8 in)
  4. Length: Porsche 911 is 3.4 in shorter (178.0 in vs 174.6 in)
  5. Height: Honda Prelude is 0.4 in taller (51.8 in vs 51.4 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda PreludePorsche 911Difference
Length178.0 in174.6 in3.4 in
Width69.0 in70.8 in1.8 in
Height51.8 in51.4 in0.4 in
Wheelbase101.8 in92.5 in9.3 in
Curb weight2,998 lb3,153 lb155 lb

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