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Honda Prelude
We loved the Preludes of the 80s, but the two generations that were sold in the 90s, including number four (1992-1996) and number five (1997-2001) were speedier machines. The fourth-gen Prelude SR (Si in the U.S.) was equipped with a 2.3-litre four that produced 160 horsepower, while the SR-V (VTEC in the U.S.) boasted a high-revving 2.2-litre four with 190 hp. Once again, four-wheel steering was available. The last, fifth-gen Prelude admittedly started to get expensive, and was equipped with a 2.2-litre four-cylinder engine that produced 200 horsepower. Its handling was simply amazing, especially in top-shelf Type SH trim.