Question 1

Which is faster, Honda Civic Type R or Honda Prelude?

Accepted Answer

The Honda Civic Type R 2026 is faster with a 13.20s quarter mile compared to 14.10s for the Honda Prelude 2026.

Question 2

What is the 0-60 difference between Civic Type R and Prelude?

Accepted Answer

The Honda Civic Type R 2026 does 0-60 mph in 5.20 seconds, while the Honda Prelude 2026 achieves it in 6.00 seconds. The Civic Type R is quicker off the line.

Question 3

How do these cars compare when tuned?

Accepted Answer

Both the Civic Type R and Prelude respond well to modifications. Visit the individual car pages to see Stage 1 and Stage 2 performance data and how tuning affects this comparison.

Metric	Honda Civic Type R	Honda Prelude	Winner
1/4 Mile	13.20s	14.10s	Civic Type R
0-60 MPH	5.20s	6.00s	Civic Type R
0-100 KM/H	5.50s	6.30s	Civic Type R
Trap Speed	172 km/h	160 km/h	Civic Type R
Horsepower	330 HP	260 HP	Civic Type R
Torque	420 Nm	370 Nm	Civic Type R
Weight	1420 kg	1450 kg	Civic Type R
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	-

Honda Civic Type R 2026 vs Honda Prelude 2026

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