1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1972 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 175 kg more than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 1972 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
