1984 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 21 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 2,507 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Sentra (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1984 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 279 kg more than 1984 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, 2005 Nissan Sentra (244 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Prelude | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1827 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
