The Honda Prelude Concept has sparked excitement for the iconic nameplate, although the company has not officially confirmed where a production version will be available. Motorweek has seized on the renewed interest in this sports coupe by revisiting the TV show’s review of the fourth-gen model from March 13, 1992. Host John Davis starts by expressing his frustration with the homogeneous look of many new cars, but he makes an exception for the fourth-gen Prelude, praising its distinctive design features.

The model was lauded for its wedge-shaped crease on the hood leading to the center of the nose, and the rear was likened to a Jaguar XJS. The up-level Prelude Si, which MotorWeek tested, was equipped with a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 160 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque, with a four-speed automatic transmission.

In comparison, a 1992 Toyota Celica GT-S made 135 hp and 145 lb-ft from a 2.2-liter four-cylinder, while a 1993 Mazda MX-6 with a 2.5-liter V6 produced 164 hp and 160 lb-ft. On MotorWeek’s track test, the Prelude achieved a 0-60 mph time of 7.8 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 16.3 seconds, placing it on par with its competitors at the time.