1982 Honda Prelude vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol is newer by 30 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1982 Honda Prelude. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1895 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.
Because 2012 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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, 2012 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Prelude. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Honda Prelude | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | Patrol |
Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 559 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3075 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |