1988 Honda Prelude vs. 2001 Nissan MM
To start off, 2001 Nissan MM is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan MM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan MM (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Honda Prelude. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan MM should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan MM weights approximately 665 kg more than 1988 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, 2001 Nissan MM (372 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Prelude. (184 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan MM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Prelude. 2001 Nissan MM has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan MM will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Prelude | 2001 Nissan MM | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | MM |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1530 mm |
