1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 8 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 620 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (214 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Prelude | 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2258 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 238 HP |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
