1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1977 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 355 kg more than 1977 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Honda Prelude (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 1977 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2257 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
