1996 Honda Prelude vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1998 Nissan Patrol is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Patrol. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 961 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Because 1998 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol 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, 1998 Nissan Patrol (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1810 mm |
