1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2004 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 385 kg more than 1990 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan X-Trail 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan X-Trail (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2004 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
