1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2010 Nissan GT-R is newer by 20 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan GT-R (485 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 625 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 2010 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan GT-R 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, 2010 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2010 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2779 mm |
