1985 Honda Prelude vs. 1970 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1985 Honda Prelude is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Laurel. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 50 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Because 1970 Nissan Laurel is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Prelude | 1970 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | Laurel |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |