1996 Honda Prelude vs. 1971 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1996 Honda Prelude is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Cedric would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Cedric. (145 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 1971 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
