Verdict
At RM278,000, the Honda Prelude costs RM290,000 less than the RM568,000 Toyota GR Supra and its RM377 annual road tax is far easier to swallow than RM2,125. It is also the more usable coupe, with four seats, rear ISOFIX and a 2,605 mm wheelbase. But the Supra is in another performance class: 335 hp, 500 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds versus the Prelude’s 143 hp petrol engine, 181 hp motor, 315 Nm motor torque and nine seconds. Choose the Honda for daily flexibility; buy the Toyota for serious pace and rear-wheel-drive hardware.
Pick the Honda Prelude if you want a RM278,000 hybrid coupe with four seats, rear ISOFIX and much lower RM377 annual road tax.
Pick the Toyota GR Supra if 335 hp, 500 Nm, a 4.3-second 0-100 km/h time and rear-wheel drive matter more than its RM568,000 price.
Key differences
- Price: Honda Prelude RM278,000; Toyota GR Supra RM568,000.
- Road tax per year: Honda Prelude RM377; Toyota GR Supra RM2,125.
- Power and torque: Honda Prelude 143 hp petrol engine plus 181 hp motor and 315 Nm motor torque; Toyota GR Supra 335 hp and 500 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Honda Prelude 9.0 seconds; Toyota GR Supra 4.3 seconds.
- Seating: Honda Prelude four seats; Toyota GR Supra two seats.
- Driveline: Honda Prelude front-wheel drive; Toyota GR Supra rear-wheel drive.
Prelude
- RM290,000 cheaper to buy.
- Four seats, rear ISOFIX and 50:50 split-folding rear seats.
- RM377 annual road tax and 10-year unlimited-mileage hybrid battery warranty.
- Nine-second 0-100 km/h time trails the Supra’s 4.3 seconds.
- Front-wheel drive rather than rear-wheel drive.
- Manual front-seat adjustment; the Supra has eight-way power adjustment with driver memory.
GR Supra
- 335 hp, 500 Nm and 4.3-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
- Rear-wheel drive, adaptive variable suspension and electronic limited-slip differential.
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with memory, head-up display and 12-speaker JBL audio.
- RM568,000 price is RM290,000 higher.
- RM2,125 annual road tax versus RM377.
- Only two seats, with no rear ISOFIX or split-folding rear seat.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM278,000✓ | RM568,000 |
| Body type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Segment | C-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM377✓ | RM2,125 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Atkinson Cycle Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Variable Valve Lift | 24-valve DOHC direct injection with twin-scroll turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,993 cc | 2,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 143 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 181 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 315 Nm✓ | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | e-CVT | 8 Speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9 seconds | 4.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 188 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,522 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,355 mm | 1,294 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,605 mm | 2,470 mm |
| Weight | 1,469 kg | 1,570 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 264 litres | 290 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/40R19 | 255/35R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/40R19 | 275/35R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Michelin Pilot Super Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Austria (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi Link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19 | 19" 5 Twin Spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19 | 19" 5 Twin Spoke Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Motion-Adaptive Electric Power Steering (EPS) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Adaptive Dampers | Adaptive Variable Suspension and Electronically Controlled Limited-slip Differential |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Knee Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain, Driver's Knee |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on rear seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Honda Sensing | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 8-way Power Adjustable with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | — | 8.8" Touchscreen Navigation System with Bluetooth, USB, AUX and 12-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year/unlimited-mileage high-voltage (hybrid) battery warranty | — |
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.
Used Prelude & GR Supra for sale
Prelude vs GR Supra FAQ
Is the Honda Prelude or Toyota GR Supra better?
The Prelude is better for carrying passengers and containing running costs, thanks to four seats, rear ISOFIX and RM377 road tax. The GR Supra is better for performance, with 335 hp, 500 Nm, rear-wheel drive and a 4.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR Supra costs RM568,000, which is RM290,000 more than the Honda Prelude at RM278,000.
Which coupe is more practical for passengers?
The Honda Prelude is decisively more practical: it has four seats, four three-point seat belts, rear ISOFIX and 50:50 split-folding rear seats. The Toyota GR Supra has two seats and two three-point seat belts, although its 290-litre boot is larger than the Prelude’s 264 litres.