1982 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2007 Nissan Maxima is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 665 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude. 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, 2007 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Honda Prelude | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | Maxima |
Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |