Difference Between 94/95/96 Model VTiR Preludes??

[b18c7dc2]

Hey guys, i'm looking to buy a 4th Gen prelude. is there any differences between the years? Engine? Power? Interior? extrior?? What the best one to get? i'm guessing obviuosly the latest last model, 96 one right??

Ohh yeah, i'm only concerned about the VTiR Preludes.

[kiss]

i dont think there were really any differences between 94,95,96 model, except that 96VTIR came with OBD II (quote taken from vtirozguy)

the big changes only really occured between 93 and 94 models

hope that helps

[b18c7dc2]

Big changes?? what chages are we talking about here?? from 93-94?? and whats OBD II??? I heard the 96 model is the series two in the range with updated dash and interior or something like that... whats the differences???

[vtec>turbo]

OBDII is the computer. The earlier models have OBDI, at least the 94 has OBDI, not sure about others.

Change from 93-94 was mainly cosmetic I believe, got rid of the big armrest thing in the middle of the backseat. Others will know more about it than me. I think different colours were offered.

Don't think there were too many changes between 94-96, not really sure though.

Go to www.preludeaustralia.com heaps and heaps of info.

Dylan

[!JonZap!]

there were never any pre 94 vtirs, but there are si-vtec imports from japan.
92-93 prelude interior/exterior looks different to the 94-96 preludes, such as console, lights, features etc.

[b18c7dc2]

would the new computer mean a little more power guys??? OBD I & OBD II???

[b18c7dc2]

any1 know whats the differences????

[vtec>turbo]

I don't think the OBDII makes much difference. I'm not sure but don't people generally prefer OBDI because more aftermarket parts are made to fit it, like vtec controllers, vafc, etc?

Dylan

[b18c7dc2]

looks like people don't know much about preludes???

[bigteethygrin]

This is directly cut from absolute prelude. Hope you find it helpful... its a US history guide but reflects pretty well on aus models.



1992: Far different in appearance from its predecessors, Honda's sporty front-drive coupe was three inches shorter and two inches wider than the 1988-91 design. Two models were available. Base engine was a 135-horsepower 2.2-liter four. The sporty Si carried a new 2.3-liter twin-cam four, rated at 160 horsepower. Either engine may drive a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. New all-electronic 4-wheel steering marked the Si 4WS model. With this setup, rear wheels turn slightly in the same direction as the fronts, to improve cornering and maneuverability. A driver-side airbag was standard on all Preludes, while the Si 4WS added a passenger-side airbag. Antilock braking was standard on the Si, but not available on the S edition.

1993 Honda Prelude: A high-performance VTEC edition joined the lineup, with a 190-horsepower twin-cam version of the 2.2-liter base engine. VTEC Preludes rode larger wheels and tires. Both the VTEC and the Si 4WS had dual airbags.

1994 Honda Prelude: All models got dual airbags, plus a modestly restyled nose and turn-signal lamps. Inside, new vacuum-fluorescent instruments sat behind a smoked dashboard lens.

1995 Honda Prelude: Slow-selling four-wheel steering models were dropped. Otherwise, Preludes were unchanged, except that the base S model gained air conditioning.

1996 Honda Prelude: For its final outing in this form, no change was evident on the Prelude.


Aus specs enever got the dual air bags.

The computer change made no difference to horsepower, I'm guessing the maps are the same though computers were changed just to bring the lude in line with hondas production facility.

[T-onedc2]

would the new computer mean a little more power guys??? OBD I & OBD II???
Not necessarily more power but personally I have driven 3 post 96 OBDII Integra vtir's and 2 pre 96 OBDI vtir's and the OBDII feels sharper with better throttle response. Perhaps a faster processor?
Any help welcome.

[racinghonda]

This is directly cut from absolute prelude. Hope you find it helpful... its a US history guide but reflects pretty well on aus models.



Aus specs enever got the dual air bags.

The computer change made no difference to horsepower, I'm guessing the maps are the same though computers were changed just to bring the lude in line with hondas production facility.

OBDII was brought in due to stricter emission regulations.

[b18c7dc2]

So OBDII isn't faster and more responsive than OBDI???

[kiss]

the computer shouldnt really matter to you if you're just looking for something to drive on a day to day basis dude, you can always upgrade it if you're not happy with the it

you should be more worried about the condition of the car!

[b18c7dc2]

cool guys, So what year did they get Rid of the BIG armrest at the rear seats???? I hate em. i mate had a S prelude 4th and it had a BIG ARM straight through the middle of the rear seats!!... CAN ANY1 Tell me???????

[kiss]

92/93 models came with the long armrest.
94+ models came with the revised centre console
i actually dont mind the long arm rest, you can put more stuff in it, but i do get alot of complaints when people get in and out of the backseats, not my problem :)

[T-onedc2]

So OBDII isn't faster and more responsive than OBDI???
The difference is so small I doubt it would win you a race. OBDII is certainly no slower than OBDI.

[b18c7dc2]

i seen alot of 94 models with the big arm rest in the middle man.. u sure they revised it in 94?? or is it 95??

[preludacris]

pretty sure vtir dont have the arm rest .

vtir's have the nice interior, with chrome door handles and better looking console and EL gauges.
man seriously , just get the best condition vtir u can. they are so farkn rare these days i dun think u have the luxury to choose.

there were hardly any 96 models anwayzy , so i doubt u'll find one of them for sale. and 94 and 95 is pretty much the same.

i would go 95 coz its newer but has the obd1 so more modding choice .

the 94-96 looks better than the 92-93 models anwayz . with the clearer indicators and newer nostrils and nicer stock rims . if u happen to look for a jdm vtec, the 92-93 are more common , but a jdm 94-96 vtec would be awesome. best of the best .

[b18c7dc2]

anymore info to add any1?? u guys havn't really said much but ahh well, its enough i guess