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Free Honda Prelude VIN Decoder

Look up available Honda Prelude vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 15 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1979–2000 15 variants Coupe Petrol
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Original chassis numbers from before the modern VIN standard can be shorter and use manufacturer-specific formats. Do not add characters to make one fit a 17-character form. Compare the original markings with the registration papers and the correct period manual; a later registration or replacement identity plate needs its own supporting documents.

The NHTSA vPIC decoder is intended for model years 1981 onward. The specification rows below are a reference for comparison, not authentication of an individual car.

Honda Prelude specs by variant

All 15 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · MANUAL 13 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.2L VTi 5MT FWD (200 HP) 1996–2000 Petrol 2.2 L 197 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.2L VTi 5MT FWD (185 HP) 1996–2000 Petrol 2.2 L 182 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0i 5MT FWD (135 HP) 1996–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 131 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.2i 5MT FWD (185 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 2.2 L 182 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.3i 5MT FWD (160 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 2.3 L 158 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0i 5MT FWD (133 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 2.0 L 131 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP) 1987–1992 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT FWD (114 HP) 1987–1992 Petrol 2.0 L 113 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT FWD (109 HP) 1987–1992 Petrol 2.0 L 107 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0i 5MT FWD (137 HP) 1983–1987 Petrol 2.0 L 135 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L EX 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1983–1987 Petrol 1.8 L 104 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT FWD (101 HP) 1983–1987 Petrol 1.8 L 100 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT (80 HP) 1979–1982 Petrol 1.6 L 79 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 2 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.8L 4AT FWD (101 HP) 1983–1987 Petrol 1.8 L 100 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.6L 3AT (80 HP) 1979–1982 Petrol 1.6 L 79 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp FWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Honda Prelude specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

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Honda Prelude VIN FAQ

What can a Honda Prelude VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Honda Prelude identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Honda Prelude dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1979–2000 across 15 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Honda Prelude VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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