1985 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 26 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1985 Honda Prelude. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan 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 2011 Nissan Titan. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Prelude. (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Prelude | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Titan |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |
