1979 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 26 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1294 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.
Because 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (135 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
