97 prelude vs. 3000GT vr-4 vs. other

[tiger_speed]

I am now ready for my third car. I would like a light, sporty, semi-powerful, easily modified, sleak street car.

Please do not suggest a civic. I also want to be a little unique. I've always liked the 3000GT. and i've resently gained a lot of interest in the 97-up model preludes. What are your opinions on each or another similar car. PS- if anyone owns a 3000GT or Prelude please feel free to share your experiences with them.

[z5ctz]

I am pretty sure a 3000gt vr4 will kill a prelude no matter the year , plus they are capable of semi high hp.

[illegal_eagle187]

if ur going to go with the 3000GT go with the VR-4, i think the SL is underpowered for its weight, but if not the VR4 then go with like maybe a 99 Prelude SH, excellent handling, and decent power

[z5ctz]

I think a newer 3000gt sl will still beat a prelude, everyone associates them being heavy but i think thats the case w/ the vr4 only.

[mason_RsX]

dont buy a 3000GT and get the SL, get the VR4, heavy or not

as tough as it is to say a Miata sorta fits all your requirements...its sporty, light weight, easily modified, semi powerful if u get the turbo...and it wont cost you a ton to buy or modify

[k3smostwanted]

i dont know what your price range is but you also may want to consider the 300zxTT, RX7TT, or Supra TT. all are great performers in all aspects...but the in the 2 particular cars named, the VR4 will demolish the prelude.

[del]

yeah, don't know how you fit in a prelude with a vr-4. it's just not on the same level. not taking away from the lude though, it has respectable performance for what it is, handles well and very well built. but overall performance it can't keep up with the vr-4, would struggle even against the sl like someone already mentioned. if you're just looking for speed, it's obvious which to get. but if you want a fairly quick handler that's reliable yet still unique, the prelude will suffice.

[Twizted_3KGT]

A 3000GT SL is about on the same level as a 97+ Prelude SH as far as speed/handling. I think the SL has better features (leather/ECS/dig. climate control), either one is a good choice as they are both nice unique cars around the same price. But if a VR4 is a part of the question, then there's only one choice...the AWD/AWS 320 HP one.

[jcsaleen]

Vr4 definetly if you do look at the Rx7 as some people have mentioned its alot of work always something going on in the car. If your not into working on your car alot hondas the best solution.

[slideways...]

yeah 3000gt is not really light, however the SL is 225 hp and 3200 lbs, which is still heavy for hp
the 97 prelude is fine, and can be turbo'ed by someone who knows what theyre doing, but stock will feel a little heavy iirc 205 hp/160ftlbs, 2850lbs
if you have some $$$ buy a 300zx TT, FD rx7, vr-4, MKIV supra, s2000 ect.

if you are ballin on a budget get a miata, FC rx7, 240sx, any prelude 90-up(90-91 you have to swap H-series engine to get some power) MKIII supra, ect.

[Zachp911]

3000GT VR4 weighs 3781 lbs.
Prelude weighs 2954 lbs. (3042 lbs. for SH)

Now which one do you want?

[del]

Originally Posted by ludespeed501

3000GT VR4 weighs 3781 lbs.
Prelude weighs 2954 lbs. (3042 lbs. for SH)

Now which one do you want?

VR-4 320hp awd (am i right on the hp?)
prelude 200hp fwd.



the mitsu has the drivetrain and more than enough hp to make up for the weight difference and outperform a prelude.

[k3smostwanted]

Originally Posted by ludespeed501

3000GT VR4 weighs 3781 lbs.
Prelude weighs 2954 lbs. (3042 lbs. for SH)

Now which one do you want?

i think anyone buying for performance reasons alone would still take the VR4. you cant argue with high 13 second 1/4 mile passes. it moves its weight very well...

[Zachp911]

Originally Posted by k3smostwanted

i think anyone buying for performance reasons alone would still take the VR4. you cant argue with high 13 second 1/4 mile passes. it moves its weight very well...

I wouldnt care if the 3000GT has a 120hp diff. over the lude, its still heavy as shit. All you need is a single turbo kit on the Prelude, and the 3000GT can kiss its ass goodbye.

[BlackGT2000]

Well the 3000GT already has a turbo and its made to handle boost. If you had both cars, dollar for dollar the 3000GT would still kill the prelude.