1984 Honda Prelude vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1985 Nissan Santana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,827 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Santana weights approximately 99 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Santana |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
