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Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Honda Prelude comparison

Compare performance (880 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (348,900 £ vs 42,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari 296 Coupe or Honda Prelude?

Ferrari 296 Coupe vs Honda Prelude: Key differences

Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Honda Prelude

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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

296 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Honda Prelude is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,400 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 306,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Prelude uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

Prelude

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 296 Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 696 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.2 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 755 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Honda Prelude offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Prelude is marginally lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Honda Prelude carries visibly more – 305 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda Prelude stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

£42,428
Prelude

Honda Prelude

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Ferrari 296 Coupe
Honda Prelude

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Dimensions and Body

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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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Ferrari 296 Coupe
Honda Prelude

Costs and Consumption

Price
348,900 £
Price
42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
15 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
218 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Curb weight
1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,958 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
225 kg
Payload
305 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
880 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
755 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
648 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
Honda
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