1987 Honda Prelude vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 407 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Because 1998 Nissan Serena 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 1998 Nissan Serena. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Honda Prelude (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Honda Prelude | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | Serena |
Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |