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What engine does a 1991 Prelude have?

The 1991 Honda Prelude typically uses a 2.0-liter inline-four engine from Honda’s B-series family, most commonly the B20A variant, depending on the market.


In the third generation (1988–1991), the 2.0 L B20A powerplant was standard for the majority of trims sold in the United States and many other markets. Some export and special-edition versions used slight variations of the same 2.0 L block to meet local emissions and tuning requirements. The engine is paired with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, based on trim level and market. For precise identification, check the engine code stamped on the block or the vehicle’s documentation.


Key engine details for quick reference:



  • Engine: 2.0-liter inline-four from Honda’s B20A family.

  • Variants: mostly the B20A across markets, with minor emission-tuning differences in some exports.

  • Transmissions: typically five-speed manual or four-speed automatic depending on trim.


In short, the core powerplant of a 1991 Prelude is the 2.0 L B20A inline-four. Confirm the exact engine code on your specific car for precise specifications.


Additional context


The Prelude's third generation maintained a 2.0 L four-cylinder as its standard engine through 1991, before later generations expanded to larger displacement options in some markets. This engine was chosen for a balance of performance and efficiency suitable for a late-80s, early-90s sport coupe.


Summary


Answer: The 1991 Prelude is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine in the B20A family (commonly the B20A variant). Variations exist by market and trim, but the 2.0 L four-cylinder is the core engine for that model year.

What engine is in a 1991 Honda Prelude?


The third-generation Prelude was exclusively powered by the B20A engine family and production of the B20A engine family ended with the conclusion of the production of the third-generation Prelude in 1991.



What Honda has a B20 engine?


And the Prelude wasn't the only Honda to get the B20. The first-generation Honda CR-V also got a version of the B20 – known as the B20B elsewhere but known as the B20Z here in the states. In 1997, when the CR-V hit showroom floors, it used the B20 to produce 126 hp and 133 lb-ft.



What Hondas have a B18 engine?


B18B1

  • DOHC Non VTEC.
  • ECU code:P75.
  • Found in: 94-01 Integra RS/LS/SE/GS - DB7/DC4/DC3. 1994–2000 Honda Integra "RS/LS/GS/SE/(GSI Australia)" (DC4/DB7) 1992–1996 JDM Honda Domani (MA5) 1993–1994 JDM Honda Integra (DB7) 1996–1999 JDM Honda Orthia (EL1) Displacement: 1.8 L (1,834 cc; 111.9 cu in) Compression: 9.2:1.



Which Prelude has H22?


H22A. Found in the Japanese 4th gen 1992-1996 Prelude Si VTEC (2WS BB4 & 4WS BB1). It produces 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) @ 6,800 rpm & 161.5 ft⋅lbf (219 N⋅m) @ 5,500 rpm and comes with a black valve cover.


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