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Hey guys SRinc. here to bring you another duel amongst machines. This time i aimed my tuning wrench to my old time favorite Honda. While looking for a black EP3 to battle with a DC5, i should add EP3's are so rare on this particular profile i only own one EP and im over 2100 days. i came across a Prelude SiR S-Spec '98 with 19k miles. SOLD! Took it to Spoon then home and tweaked and tuned it to the state it rests at now on whatever it is that makes our cars spin around and around on GT4. So whos the other guy? Exhibit B happens to be a 2000 Signet Silver Honda Accord Euro R! Now dont underestimate the Accord just because its a sedan vs a coupe, the beauty of this competition... same motor's in both cars the H22A. Again i present to you the Battle of the H Series...
98 SRinc. Honda Prelude SiR S-Spec (BB6)
2378 lbs. 391 hp. TOP SPEED: 222 mph @ 8400 RPM
OVERVIEW:
When driving the SiR i must say it wasnt what i expected. its powered by a 391 hp H22A but it didnt behave like one. i felt as if i were driving a USDM Honda Prelude with the Accord's F22B SOHC stuffed in it. The cornering and acceleration upon exit is phenomenal for a FF car, let alone the forgotten Honda child the Prelude. it wasnt a consistent car as i'd like it to be. id say its great for starters new to GT4. I rate it at e 3.5/5 in this one.
00 SRinc. Honda Accord Euro R (CL1)
2689 lbs. 376 hp. TOP SPEED 221 mph @ 7500-7700 RPM
OVERVIEW:
The Accord Euro R delivered how and when i wanted it to. it had a responsiveness that the Prelude seriously lacked. its ability to whip around corners so nimbly tho its a sedan was remarkable. it wowed me like the first time i drove Tom's Chaser back in 2005. Every little thing it was asked to do it did, the handling was superb, not to mention that the Prelude has the same suspension set-up as my DC2 used in a comp vs Rotary Junkie (see Civic vs Integra Whos Better...), and that that suspension was then applied to the Euro R with minor adjustments to accommodate for the Accord's extra weight and length. Overall 4.5/5 for the CL1.
**Vegas 0-400m**
Prelude SiR : 0'13'420
Accord Euro R: 0'13'018*
**Clubman Stage Rte. 5**
Prelude SiR : 0'59'810 0'59'518 0'59'459
Accord Euro R : 0'59'679 0'59'483 0'58'695*
**Seattle**
Prelude SiR : 1'48'558 1'45'864 1'45'538
Accord Euro R : 1'46'904 1'48'254 1'43'704*
Conclusion:
With the numbers in and the feeling returning to my right thumb, i give kudos to the Accord Euro R. not only did it put up the numbers but it performed those numbers. despite a hp advantage of nearly 50 hp, the Prelude didnt out do the sedan. where the Prelude was fast the Accord was faster. The handling on both the Hondas are great, but the Accord just does a better job. under acceleration the Euro R feels as if its digging into the pavement and going as hard as it can, the 'Lude not so much. The weight difference that shouldve favored the Prelude just as much as its HP difference, wasnt even a factor in the matter. Look at CSR5 the Accord put up better lap times every lap. So how would you like your H22 served, coupe or sedan? SRinc. is going to stick with the four-door advantage, happy tuning!
98 SRinc. Honda Prelude SiR S-Spec (BB6)
2378 lbs. 391 hp. TOP SPEED: 222 mph @ 8400 RPM
OVERVIEW:
When driving the SiR i must say it wasnt what i expected. its powered by a 391 hp H22A but it didnt behave like one. i felt as if i were driving a USDM Honda Prelude with the Accord's F22B SOHC stuffed in it. The cornering and acceleration upon exit is phenomenal for a FF car, let alone the forgotten Honda child the Prelude. it wasnt a consistent car as i'd like it to be. id say its great for starters new to GT4. I rate it at e 3.5/5 in this one.
00 SRinc. Honda Accord Euro R (CL1)
2689 lbs. 376 hp. TOP SPEED 221 mph @ 7500-7700 RPM
OVERVIEW:
The Accord Euro R delivered how and when i wanted it to. it had a responsiveness that the Prelude seriously lacked. its ability to whip around corners so nimbly tho its a sedan was remarkable. it wowed me like the first time i drove Tom's Chaser back in 2005. Every little thing it was asked to do it did, the handling was superb, not to mention that the Prelude has the same suspension set-up as my DC2 used in a comp vs Rotary Junkie (see Civic vs Integra Whos Better...), and that that suspension was then applied to the Euro R with minor adjustments to accommodate for the Accord's extra weight and length. Overall 4.5/5 for the CL1.
**Vegas 0-400m**
Prelude SiR : 0'13'420
Accord Euro R: 0'13'018*
**Clubman Stage Rte. 5**
Prelude SiR : 0'59'810 0'59'518 0'59'459
Accord Euro R : 0'59'679 0'59'483 0'58'695*
**Seattle**
Prelude SiR : 1'48'558 1'45'864 1'45'538
Accord Euro R : 1'46'904 1'48'254 1'43'704*
Conclusion:
With the numbers in and the feeling returning to my right thumb, i give kudos to the Accord Euro R. not only did it put up the numbers but it performed those numbers. despite a hp advantage of nearly 50 hp, the Prelude didnt out do the sedan. where the Prelude was fast the Accord was faster. The handling on both the Hondas are great, but the Accord just does a better job. under acceleration the Euro R feels as if its digging into the pavement and going as hard as it can, the 'Lude not so much. The weight difference that shouldve favored the Prelude just as much as its HP difference, wasnt even a factor in the matter. Look at CSR5 the Accord put up better lap times every lap. So how would you like your H22 served, coupe or sedan? SRinc. is going to stick with the four-door advantage, happy tuning!
