1989 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1999 Nissan Serena is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Serena weights approximately 491 kg more than 1989 Honda Prelude.
Because 1999 Nissan Serena is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Serena will offer significantly more control. 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. 1999 Nissan Serena has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan Serena will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Honda Prelude | 1999 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | Serena |
Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |