1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1996 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1996 Nissan Skyline is newer by 17 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 2,568 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 340 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
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, 1996 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1996 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2730 mm |
