GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner??????

ryansjetta · May 9, 2003

Does anyone know which car is faster for sure? They both have two hundred horsepower and are relatively close in size. But the Prelude has a 4 cylinder engine which means it may weigh less. If anyone knows please let me know. Thanks!!!

luigi1181 · May 9, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (ryansjetta)

theres the difference in weight bewtween the cars, torque, the drivers skills, and any mods that were done to either car...

euro sport · May 9, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (luigi1181)

If you are talking 5th gen Prelude and both cars stock, it is a very close race. I believe the SH model is slightly slower than the Base model.

captain spaulding · May 9, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (euro sport)

Quote, originally posted by euro sport »

If you are talking 5th gen Prelude and both cars stock, it is a very close race. I believe the SH model is slightly slower than the Base model.

sh model has vtec and the base doesn't so i dont know why the SH would be slower...
later..

darren p. · May 9, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (ToqureinTuner)

Base model has VTEC it doesn't have the SH stuff though. Non-SH 5th gen ludes are faster than SH. Stock for stock VR vs. H22 (in the cars the engines came in)...its a driver's race.

Quote, originally posted by ryansjetta »

Does anyone know which car is faster for sure? They both have two hundred horsepower and are relatively close in size. But the Prelude has a 4 cylinder engine which means it may weigh less. If anyone knows please let me know. Thanks!!!

So you know, they don't both have 200 horsepower. 12v VR6 has 172 hp, H22 has 200hp. Size doesn't matter but weight does and the Prelude is 2900lbs to the GTI VR6's 2800lbs. Again, driver's race.

Modified by darren p. at 12:11 PM 5-9-2003

corpsedub · May 9, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (ryansjetta)

VR6 will win..even my lowly 12v has no problems with last gen ludes.

billyVR6 · May 9, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (corpsedub)

Here is the best advice anyone can give because to many variables come into play:
Go find one and then race it.
Bill

euro sport · May 9, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (ToqureinTuner)

Quote, originally posted by ToqureinTuner »

sh model has vtec and the base doesn't so i dont know why the SH would be slower...
later..

Since when?!?!?
Both Base and SH models have VTEC! The Type SH model carries the ATTS (Active Torque Transfer System) which adds weight and a slight loss in power to the wheels. It has always been proven to be slower than the base model.
The Prelude will run approximately 15.0-15.2 in the quarter-mile. It is strictly a drivers game when compared to a Mk3 VR6.

MrVrSix · May 9, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (ToqureinTuner)

Quote, originally posted by ToqureinTuner »

sh model has vtec and the base doesn't so i dont know why the SH would be slower...
later..

yes both models do have VTEC, but the SH has ATTS(active torque transfer system) and thats what makes the SH heavier...excellent car on the track, http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif for drag racing

Modified by MrVrSix at 1:00 PM 5-9-2003

VR6PAYNE · May 9, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (MrVrSix)

Its a drivers race between the 5th gen preude and any 12v VR6 (even the MK4's).

96jetvr6 · May 9, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (VR6PAYNE)

i beat one in the 1/4 mile, 3 times in my jetta
all i had was an intake. his was decked out

DubStarVR6 · May 9, 2003

I raced a 5th gen lude from a stop, i had just exhaust, he had intake and exhaust, both of us had a ****** launch, but, i beat it by 2 car lengths

captain spaulding · May 9, 2003

Re: (DubStarVR6)

i stand corrected.. I prob got it confused with the 92-96 preludes.. except there is no type sh just the vtec model and base..
later..

Slvr6Dub · May 9, 2003

Re: (DubStarVR6)

I think my boy said the SH unit weighs 100+ lbs thats why its slower than the base.

Spec3VR6 · May 9, 2003

Re: (Slvr6Dub)

between the two, its most definitely whose a better drive. Performance of both cars is almost identical, even though the lude has the hp advantage. i would have to lean towards the mk3 on this one though, the older gen 93-96 i guess were faster

276ways · May 9, 2003

Re: (Spec3VR6)

BishopVR6 · May 9, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (ryansjetta)

lol, assuming 200 at the wheels, then the GTi will be able to run through 3 gears , stop. have a bite to eat at jackinthebox, go out to the car again and finish the race in its favor.
new preludes are slow

DrColosis · May 10, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (BishopVR6)

I Raced one the other day on the freeway. I had like 1 car length on him then we hit an interchange and I couldnt take the turn at 125 so I eased off the gas and he passed me. It came down to suspention. so he won.

Modified by DrColosis at 6:18 PM 5-9-2003

MrVrSix · May 10, 2003

Re: (Slvr6Dub)

i think its somewhere around 200lbs heavier, but don't quote me on that..

ninja_van1sh · May 10, 2003

Re: GTI VR6 vs. Honda Prelude w/ new body style Winner?????? (ToqureinTuner)

mkh

Modified by ninja_van1sh at 3:41 AM 5-10-2003

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