1991 Honda Prelude vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1991 Honda Prelude. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Prelude.

Because 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Prelude. (159 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Prelude. 2011 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1991 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1991 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Honda Prelude 2011 Nissan Frontier
Make Honda Nissan
Model Prelude Frontier
Year Released 1991 2011
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1958 cc 3953 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 159 Nm 381 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.9:1 16.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3200 mm


 

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