1992 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 21 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1992 Honda Prelude. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 517 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.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2013 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Prelude | M |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2257 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1827 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
