2000 Prelude
+ legendary motor, the H22
+ timeless styling

- large I4 drinks gas
- loads of weight
- high insurance on the Type-S
- Auto-stick gear box was garbage


1999 Accord (I4)
+ lots of space
+ high quality
+ lots of parts
+ good on gas

- low amounts of torque
- low amount of HP potential


1999 Accord (V6)
+ good power in the upper RPM range (very noticable over I4 model)

- parts are a bit more expensive
- automatic transmission only


Also, with the Accords, go for a 2000 model.

If you purchase a V6 2000 though a Honda dealer, the drive train is guaranteed for 7 years or 100,000 miles. (from the mfg date, not ownership date) The 98-02 Accords have documented cases of transmission failure. Although it only effects a few, it's best to stay covered.

The 2000 model features newer colors being used by Honda. In 1999, Honda used a "regent" silver ... a purpleish dark grey. In 2000, Honda used a "satin" silver, which is the best silver offered by all car mfgs.