Verdict
The Evora is 64% more powerful, the Prelude is about 54% cheaper, while the Prelude has a 39% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM278,000✓ | RM603,141 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM377✓ | RM4,182 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 24-valve DOHC, supercharged (Roots) with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,993 cc | 3,456 cc |
| Horsepower | 143 hp | 400 hp✓ |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 410 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 315 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | e-CVT | — |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 seconds | 4.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 188 km/h | 300 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 225 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,522 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,972 mm |
| Height | 1,355 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | 1,469 kg | 1,395 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 264 litres✓ | 160 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/40R19 | 235/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/40R19 | 275/35R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi Link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19 | 19" 10-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19 | 20" 10-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers | Bilstein high performance gas dampers, Eibach coaxial coil springs, Lotus DPM with Sport mode. Front brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing). Rear brakes: Ventilated, Perforated Disc (4-pot AP Racing) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on rear seats | Available on two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Bi-Xenon Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | Fixed |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front | 1 Front, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | — | 7" Alpine DVD/MP3 Player with 4 Speakers and 2x50W amplifier and subwoofer |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Manual Key, Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/unlimited-mileage high-voltage (hybrid) battery warranty | 2-year free service |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.