1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2010 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2010 Nissan Quest is newer by 18 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Quest weights approximately 94 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Nissan Quest (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude. 2010 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 2010 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Quest |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
