1989 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2013 Nissan Maxima is newer by 24 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Maxima (286 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1989 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 516 kg more than 1989 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Prelude | 2013 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | Maxima |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1621 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4843 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1467 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2775 mm |