1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 319 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, 1992 Honda Prelude (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2257 cc | 2388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
