1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1987 Nissan Micra
To start off, 1987 Nissan Micra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Prelude weights approximately 225 kg more than 1987 Nissan Micra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Micra. (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1987 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Micra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2310 mm |
