1991 Honda Prelude vs. 1985 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1991 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Prelude (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Patrol. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 965 kg more than 1991 Honda Prelude.
Because 1985 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Patrol 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, 1985 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Prelude. (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda Prelude | 1985 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2980 mm |
