1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 24 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
