1985 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2005 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 310 kg more than 1985 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
