1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2011 Nissan Cube is newer by 21 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 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Cube weights approximately 196 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.
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, 2011 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Prelude | 2011 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Cube |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1301 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
