The Prestige Yachts 500 S 2013 vs Prestige Yachts 590 S 2020 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Prestige Yachts 500 S 2013 and 300 hp for the Prestige Yachts 590 S 2020. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Prestige Yachts 590 S 2020 carries 484 gallons versus 343 gallons in the Prestige Yachts 500 S 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Prestige Yachts 590 S 2020 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Prestige Yachts 500 S 2013 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Prestige Yachts 590 S 2020 could be the deciding factor.