1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2006 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2006 Infiniti FX is newer by 16 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 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti FX (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Infiniti FX weights approximately 850 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 2006 Infiniti FX 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, 2006 Infiniti FX 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, 2006 Infiniti FX (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2006 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Prelude | FX |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 4490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
