Porsche 911 vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2001 catalog dimensions. Porsche 911 · Honda Prelude
- Length176.8 in – 177.5 in
- Height50.8 in – 51.3 in
- Wheelbase96.5 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb – 3,693 lb
- Width71.2 in – 74.0 in
- Honda Prelude width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Porsche 911 is 0.8 in shorter (177.2 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 3.6 in narrower (72.6 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 0.8 in taller (51.0 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 370 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Porsche 911 is 370 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 2,998 lb)
- Width: Honda Prelude is 3.6 in narrower (72.6 in vs 69.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (96.5 in vs 101.8 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 0.8 in taller (51.0 in vs 51.8 in)
- Length: Porsche 911 is 0.8 in shorter (177.2 in vs 178.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garagePorsche 911 — Porsche 911 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Porsche 911 · garage fit for Honda Prelude
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Prelude — Honda Prelude is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Prelude — Based on length × width (Honda Prelude)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Porsche 911 | Honda Prelude | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.2 in | 178.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 72.6 in | 69.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 51.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 101.8 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,368 lb | 2,998 lb | 370 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.8 in – 177.5 in).
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