1990 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 23 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1990 Honda Prelude. (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 838 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 2013 Infiniti FX 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, 2013 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Prelude. 2013 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Honda Prelude | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Prelude | FX |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1943 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2885 mm |